scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈsker-ˌkrō 
1
a
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to frighten birds away from crops
b
: something frightening but harmless
2
: a skinny or ragged person
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In the fall, the community’s eccentric scarecrow creations line the sidewalks.
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Emma Guillen, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
As the narrative unfolds, there are whimsical moments featuring dancing scarecrows.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
The story follows two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley (Buckley) and Harry O’Hay (Gleeson), who are planning a wedding to remember.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Working out must be tricky for someone with CIPA, and Quaid has a tall, lanky quality that suggests a smiley scarecrow — but what a smile, combining the best of parents Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid!
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Emma Guillen, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
As the narrative unfolds, there are whimsical moments featuring dancing scarecrows.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2024
The story follows two devoted scarecrows, Betty O’Barley (Buckley) and Harry O’Hay (Gleeson), who are planning a wedding to remember.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Working out must be tricky for someone with CIPA, and Quaid has a tall, lanky quality that suggests a smiley scarecrow — but what a smile, combining the best of parents Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid!
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Scarecrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarecrow. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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scarecrow
noun
scare·crow
ˈske(ə)r-ˌkrō
ˈska(ə)r-
: an object usually suggesting a human figure that is set up to scare birds away from crops
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