He was acting like a complete turkey. only a turkey would think it's a good idea to go for a jog when the weather drops below zero
Recent Examples on the WebSome of the biggest U.S. turkey suppliers said the virus has already cut into their supplies, pushing up prices. Patrick Thomas, WSJ, 2 Sep. 2022 Favorite lean and clean menu options include Thai turkey salad with cabbage, basil and cashews and salmon with cilantro-lime sauce. Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Before this gathering is over, Simon will make out with the mom, throw a roast turkey at his hosts’ son, smash their front window and set fire to their front yard. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 3 June 2022 At Thanksgiving, Noel would drop off a turkey for Mills and friends. Alaina Demopoulos, Allure, 26 May 2022 The Final Girl has only seen bones this prominent in a Thanksgiving turkey picked clean. Lesley Finn, Longreads, 7 July 2022 Along with a Thanksgiving turkey, Arce's family will also eat wild rice casseroles, given that wild rice was a staple for Potawatomi tribe of the northern Great Lakes region. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021 Almost on cue, Ismail grabbed the ground turkey and sauteed onions and started filling up the taco shells. Courtland Milloy, Washington Post, 17 May 2022 Top the turkey with overlapping pieces of pita, brush them generously with olive oil, and bake the dish until the top browns and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Turkey, country in western Asia and southeastern Europe; from confusion with the guinea fowl, supposed to be imported from Turkish territory