drongo

Definitions

1. Any bird of the genus Dicrurus.
2. A fool, an idiot, a stupid fellow.
   Australia, New-Zealand, derogatory, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“In another story, the drongo is working for a farmer when the boss decides it is time to build⟳ another windmill. The drongo agrees to help⟳ but asks the farmer if he thinks it really makes sense⟳ to have⟳ two windmills. ‘What do you mean⟳?’ the farmer asked. ‘Well, says the drongo, ‘there′s barely enough wind to operate⟳ the one you already have⟳, so I doubt⟳ there′ll be enough to work⟳ two of them.’”

“One drongo executive can do harm⟳ enough, but things get⟳ worse when they start⟳ recruiting people like⟳ themselves.”

“I'd rather sit⟳ in this daggy bathtub than get⟳ a hug from you, you drongo..”

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