magpie's
Black-white bird's
Magpie's is the possessive form of magpie, the black-and-white bird known for its chattering call and reputation for collecting shiny objects.
The word extends to people who compulsively gather things or chatter noisily: The magpie's nest glittered with bits of foil; Her magpie's instinct for gossip made her the neighborhood's best informant.
Light, rapid speech
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- curiosityDesire to learn
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
cunning · mischief · wariness · aggression · territoriality · sociability · playfulness · resourcefulness
Animal-built shelter for young
- hoardHidden accumulated valuables
- collectionGathered set of items
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
- cacheConcealed storage spot
treasures · eggs · fledglings · mate · domain · perch · roost · burrow
chatter
Light, rapid speech
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- curiosityDesire to learn
boldness · cunning · mischief · wariness · aggression · territoriality · sociability · playfulness · resourcefulness · adaptability
nest
Animal-built shelter for young
- hoardHidden accumulated valuables
- collectionGathered set of items
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
cache · treasures · eggs · fledglings · mate · domain · perch · roost · burrow · young
superstition
Baseless belief in omens
sorrow · joy · salute · greeting · luck · fortune · prediction · nursery · verse · folklore
shinies
Lustrous objects collectively
stolen · glitter · sparkle · jewels · foil · coins · rings · buttons · keys · watch