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Popinjay

Definition: A person who is excessively vain or concerned with their appearance; a showoff.

Noun:

1. A parrot or other colorful bird.
2. An archaic term for a target used in archery or firearms.
3. An ornamental object, often in the form of a bird, used as a decorative motif.
4. A vain or ostentatious person.

Example sentences:

1. She always carried herself with such pride, strutting around like a popinjay.
2. The bright feathers of the popinjay caught everyone's attention at the zoo.
3. The archer skillfully hit the popinjay during the competition.
4. His collection of fine popinjays adorned the walls of his grand mansion.

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