pigeons Definition
- 1a bird that is typically grey with a plump body and small head, often kept in cities for pleasure or bred for meat
- 2a person who is easily fooled or cheated
Using pigeons: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pigeons" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The city square was filled with pigeons.
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He raises pigeons for their meat.
Example
Don't be such a pigeon and fall for their tricks.
pigeons Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pigeons
Example
He's an excellent shot at clay pigeons.
a person acting as a decoy or informer, especially one who betrays friends, associates, etc.
Example
He was accused of being a stool pigeon for the police.
pigeon-toed
having toes or feet that turn inward
Example
She walks with a pigeon-toed gait.
Summary: pigeons in Brief
A 'pigeon' [ˈpɪdʒ.ən] is a bird that is often kept in cities for pleasure or bred for meat. It can also refer to a person who is easily fooled or cheated, as in 'Don't be such a pigeon and fall for their tricks.' Other phrases include 'clay pigeon,' a target for shooting practice, and 'stool pigeon,' a person who betrays friends. 'Pigeon-toed' describes someone whose toes or feet turn inward.
