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popinjay

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Is popinjay a Scrabble word?

Yes, popinjay is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 22 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of popinjay?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (now archaic outside heraldry) A parrot.Examples: "[I]nnumerable popingayes of ſundry kindes are found chattering in the groues of thoſe fenny places."

2. (obsolete) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.obsolete

3. (dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial.Examples: "The very quintessence of popinjay vulgarity is reached when nicely is made to do service for well, in this wise: "How do you do?" "Nicely." "How are you?" "Nicely.""Synonyms: fop, macaroni, peacock, barbermonger, beau, blade, blood, buckdated

4. (archery) A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.

5. (UK) The green woodpecker, Picus viridis.UK

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "popinjay"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "popinjay"?

Scrabble
22 points
P3
O1
P3
I1
N1
J8
A1
Y4
Words With Friends
26 points
P4
O1
P4
I1
N2
J10
A1
Y4

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