tur·key 
/ˈtɚki/ noun
plural tur·keys /ˈtɚki/ noun 1 a [count] plural also turkey : a large American bird that is related to the chicken and that is hunted or raised by people for its meat — see color picture
b [noncount] : the meat of the turkey used as food
▪ roasted/smoked turkey — often used before another noun ▪ turkey sandwiches/burgers ▪ We had a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. 2 [count] US, informal a : something (such as a play or movie) that has failed
▪ The new play was a turkey. [=flop]
b : a stupid or foolish person
▪ He was acting like a complete turkey.
b [noncount] : the meat of the turkey used as food
▪ roasted/smoked turkey — often used before another noun ▪ turkey sandwiches/burgers ▪ We had a traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving.
▪ The new play was a turkey. [=flop]
b : a stupid or foolish person
▪ He was acting like a complete turkey.
talk turkey
chiefly US, informal : to speak with someone in a plain, clear, or honest way
▪ It's time to talk turkey about the problems in our relationship.
▪ It's time to talk turkey about the problems in our relationship.
— see also cold turkey
