Use Popinjay in a Sentence
Definition:
: a strutting supercilious person
: a conceited person who focuses on their appearance
After looking in the mirror for an hour, the popinjay wanted everyone to admire her beauty just like she did.
When the popinjay turned sixteen, she forced her parents to throw her the most expensive party even though they couldn’t afford it.
“The only people who I hang around are beautiful and rich people,” said the popinjay to the homely girl.
Wearing only brand names was required by the popinjay for himself because he could not be caught wearing anything else.
Once the girl was asked to the prom by the popinjay, he acted like she should be grateful to be going with such a handsome boy.
Aiza meets Prince Liam, and is initially unimpressed, viewing him as something of a popinjay.
The Prince of Persia is the most distinguished of her many suitors, but she despises him as a vain popinjay.
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