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单词 popinjay
释义

popinjay

/ˈpɒpɪndʒeɪ/
noun
1
dated a vain or conceited person, especially one who dresses or behaves extravagantly
〈旧〉虚夸自负的人; 花花公子。
2
archaic a parrot
〈古〉鹦鹉。
词源
Middle English: from Old French papingay, via Spanish from Arabic babbagā. The change in the ending was due to association with JAY.
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