turkey

• Nom désignant une grande volaille élevée pour sa viande, ou une personne qui se comporte de manière stupide, ou encore un échec ou un événement raté.

A noun referring to a large domesticated bird raised for its meat, or a person who acts foolishly, or a failed event.

1. Large birdA2formal

   A large gallinaceous bird with a fan-shaped tail, widely domesticated for food.

   Dindon (oiseau)

   • We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
   • The farmer raises turkeys on his land.
   • Wild turkeys can be seen in the forest.

   Synonymesgobbler

2. Thoughtless personB2informalamerican

   A person who does something thoughtless or annoying.

   Personne stupide ou agaçante

   • Don't be such a turkey; think before you speak.
   • He acted like a turkey by interrupting the meeting.
   • That turkey forgot to bring the tickets again.

   Synonymesblockheadboobchumpcloddimwitdoltdopeduncefoolidiotloutnincompoopnitwitoafsimpleton

3. MeatA2formal

   The flesh of a large domesticated fowl, usually roasted.

   Dinde (viande)

   • She served sliced turkey with gravy.
   • Turkey sandwiches are a popular lunch option.
   • The recipe calls for cooked turkey breast.

4. Failed eventB2informalamerican

   An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual.

   Échec complet, fiasco

   • The movie was a total turkey at the box office.
   • Their business plan turned out to be a turkey.
   • The party was a turkey because no one showed up.

   Synonymesbombdisasterdudfailurefiascoflop

   Antonymeshitsuccesstriumph