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pigeon

[ˈpɪdʒ.ən]

pigeon Definition

  • 1a stout seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, typically having gray and white plumage.
  • 2a person who is easily deceived or cheated; a dupe

Using pigeon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pigeon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city square was filled with pigeons.

  • Example

    He's such a pigeon that he fell for the scam.

  • Example

    The pigeon cooed softly in the tree.

pigeon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pigeon

Phrases with pigeon

  • a person acting as a decoy or informer, especially one who betrays or informs upon associates

    Example

    He was caught by the police because of a stool pigeon.

  • a disc of baked clay thrown up in the air as a target for shooting

    Example

    He practiced his shooting skills by aiming at clay pigeons.

  • pigeon-toed

    having toes or feet that turn inward

    Example

    She had to wear special shoes to correct her pigeon-toed walk.

Origins of pigeon

from Old French 'pijon', from Late Latin 'pipio', from 'pipire' meaning 'to chirp'

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Summary: pigeon in Brief

A 'pigeon' [ˈpɪdʒ.ən] is a stout bird with gray and white plumage, known for its cooing voice and short legs. It can also refer to a person who is easily deceived or cheated. Phrases like 'stool pigeon' and 'clay pigeon' extend the term's meaning, while 'pigeon-toed' describes a physical condition where toes or feet turn inward.

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