bubbly-jock

noun

bub·​bly-jock

¦bəbli¦jäk,

¦büb-

plural -s

chiefly Scottish

: a male turkey

Word History

Etymology

bubbly entry 1 (from its cry) + Jock (rustic, clown)

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