Magpie 

A practice common in Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire of saluting magpies to ward of bad luck from seeing one.

One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven a secret that should never be told

Hello Magpie

Magpie by Cactushamster February 10, 2022

Magpie 

A person who takes other people's stuff and is playfully violent.

person 1: she always takes my hat and hits me with it
person 2: dude she's a magpie

Magpie by anonymous March 29, 2022

Magpie 

A Black person who constantly identifies with white supremacy. A Black person who insults Black culture in order to win favor with white people. Black people who scrape and bow in the face of racism.

Keith a Black man says racism is just a figment of one's imagination. In my opinion Keith behaves like a magpie in front of white folks.

Magpie by Tim So Real May 21, 2023

Magpie

A personality metaphor for someone who is highly involved in other people’s business and struggles to respect personal boundaries. Like a noisy magpie, she notices everything, repeats what she hears, and may carry stories from one person to another. She can appear friendly and caring, but often makes situations about herself, creates unnecessary conflict, and keeps returning even after being told to stay away.

“Instead of respecting the mother’s decision, the Magpie entered her space, spread stories, and made the entire situation about herself.”

Magpie by Wildmindspirit July 24, 2026

Magpie

A personality metaphor for a woman who constantly inserts herself into her son’s relationship. She struggles to let go, frequently offers unwanted opinions, crosses boundaries, and creates conflict between her son and his partner. Rather than allowing the new family to grow independently, she keeps trying to remain at the center of it.

“The Magpie couldn’t let the young couple make their own decisions. She always found a reason to interfere.”

Magpie by Wildmindspirit July 24, 2026

Magpie

A personality metaphor for a grandmother who inserts herself into every situation and makes it about herself. She often ignores boundaries, seeks to stay at the center of family events, and may use guilt or drama to keep attention focused on her rather than on the child or the parents.

“When the family gathered to celebrate the child, the Magpie turned the conversation back to herself and her own feelings.”

Magpie by Wildmindspirit July 24, 2026

Magpie

A personality metaphor for someone who constantly shares family matters that were told in confidence. Like a magpie, they collect bits of information and quickly pass them from one person to another. They enjoy being in the middle of family drama and often create misunderstandings by spreading stories, whether intentionally or not. Trust can become difficult because private conversations rarely stay private.

“If there was a family secret, the Magpie wouldn’t keep it for long. Before long, everyone knew the story.”

Magpie by Wildmindspirit July 24, 2026