Magpie Moment

A moment that the conversation dies because one of the people conversing is distracted by something bright and shiny.

Woman and man are talking. Woman asks the man a question and gets no response.

(lull) Man: oh, sorry; what were you saying?

Woman: What was that?

Man: Oh, I had a magpie moment!

by Simply Figs September 3, 2011

Magpie fix

A quick, often temporary, sense of satisfaction a person feels after seizing an opportunity to buy the latest and greatest bright shiny object that hits the market.

"My wife suffers from magpie syndrome and gets her 'magpie fix' when she sees bright shiny objects and then buys them."

"Chris gets his 'magpie fix' every time he uses his credit card"

by Maggie the Magpie December 17, 2009

Magpie Goose

Someone who is part black and white that no one takes notice of.

What a bitch ass magpie goose

by Sep93 June 13, 2011

Magpie Effect

The effect that causes girls to be attracted to shiny things

Girl: OMG THAT DIAMOND IS SO BIG AND SHINY I WANT IT NOW
Boy: woah calm down, it's just the magpie effect talking

Girl: OMG THAT GUY DRESSED UP AS A TIN MAN IS SO BIG AND SHINY I WANT HIM NOW
Boy: do you wanna see my magpie effect ;)

by bennyboyyyyyyyyyy January 17, 2011

Magpie Syndrome

The Magpie Syndrome is the condition of clumsiness. Resulting in having the Magpie Syndrome, you will become much clumsier than your usual self. Most likely, you will trip and fall every minute or so. The Magpie Syndrome is a very contagious condition that may be fatal. If the effects of the Magpie Syndrome are serious enough, it would be known as the Black-billed Magpie Syndrome. The Black-billed Magpie Syndrome is a branched off adaptation of the Magpie Syndrome. It contains the same effects of the Magpie Syndrome; however, the effects would result in more harmful injuries.

"Oh no, Fatima A contracted the Black-billed Magpie Syndrome! She fell over the sidewalk and now is bleeding from her forehead."

by Black-billed Magpie February 4, 2022

Magpie Books

Magpie is know as a several kinds of Birds. And Books means a lot of Subject.

Now you can know about Magpie Books- Several kinds of Books such as- Hindi, English, Physics, Math, chemistry etc...

by Ravish123 July 8, 2020

Magpie Mentality

Magpie Mentality in recruitment refers to the behaviour of serial appliers—candidates who apply indiscriminately to every job they see, driven by a compulsive attraction to new or “shiny” opportunities, regardless of their relevance or suitability. This scattergun approach often signals poor career focus, a lack of commitment, and raises red flags for recruiters and hiring managers who view such behaviour as inconsistent, unreliable, and ultimately unhirable.

I thought she was serious about the marketing role, but then she applied for a forklift driver job the same day—total magpie mentality.

by CtrlForSanity July 21, 2025