Synonyms for

Jay

Verb / dʒeɪ / Another word for jay — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bird of the crow family, with boldly coloured plumage, typically having a loud voice.

Synonyms & similar words

johnjay jay jaybird corvid crow raven magpie chickadee sparrow

Synonyms by register

Formal

fool simpleton idiot imbecile

Informal

dummy dope nincompoop numbskull bozo

Literary

gull dupe

Antonyms

wise intelligent clever astute shrewd sagacious

Common collocations

  • silly jay
  • dumb jay
  • like a jay
  • jay walker
  • blue jay
  • common jay

Word family

noun jay
adjective jayish

Usage note

The word 'jay' is primarily used to refer to a type of bird (blue jay). When used to describe a person, it is an informal and somewhat dated term for a foolish or silly person.

Example sentences

  1. The jay bird has blue and black feathers.
  2. I heard a jay bird making noise outside my window.
  3. There are many different kinds of jays.
  4. The jay is a bird that lives in the forest.
  5. Jay birds are known for their bright colors.

Quotes

  • The bluebird carries the sky on his back; the blue jay carries a chip on his shoulder. - Henry David Thoreau
  • A blue jay is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, native to North America. - Unknown
  • The jay is a bird of courage, and they who wear it are often called upon to be brave. - Native American proverb

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