magpies

One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae

A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen or Cracticus tibicen.

Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.

A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.

The 3rd circle on a target, between the inner and outer.

A halfpenny.

To mark with patches of black and white or light and dark.

To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.

To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.