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- [pij-uh n]
- /ˈpɪdʒ ən/
- /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/
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- [pij-uh n]
- /ˈpɪdʒ ən/
Definitions of pigeon word
- noun pigeon (not in technical use) pidgin; pidgin English. 1
- noun pigeon bird 1
- noun pigeon foolish person 1
- countable noun pigeon A pigeon is a bird, usually grey in colour, which has a fat body. Pigeons often live in towns. 0
- noun pigeon any of numerous birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes 0
- noun pigeon a victim or dupe 0
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Origin of pigeon
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English pejon young dove < Middle French pijon < Late Latin pīpiōn- (stem of pīpiō) squab, akin to pīpīre, pīpāre to chirp
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Parts of speech for Pigeon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pigeon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
pigeon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pigeon
noun pigeon
- by-word — a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.
- canary — Canaries are small yellow birds which sing beautifully and are often kept as pets.
- doormat — a mat, usually placed before a door or other entrance, for people arriving to wipe their shoes on before entering.
- easy mark — sb easily targeted or victimized
adj pigeon
- defenseless — If someone or something is defenseless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.
verb pigeon
- have it in for — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
adjective pigeon
- defenceless — If someone or something is defenceless, they are weak and unable to defend themselves properly.
Antonyms for pigeon
noun pigeon
- cognizant — If someone is cognizant of something, they are aware of it or understand it.
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See also
Matching words
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