1. a person who is vain, conceited, or excessively talkative
Usage: somewhat archaic or literary
2. a parrot, especially a brightly colored one
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The young nobleman was dismissed as a mere popinjay by the serious courtiers.
• She considered him a vain popinjay who cared only about his appearance.
• The old tales spoke of colorful popinjays in tropical lands.
• His pompous manner made him seem like a ridiculous popinjay.
• The medieval manuscript depicted a bright popinjay perched on a branch.