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Definition of maggie

maggie

/ˈmæɡ.i/
mag · gie
Plural:maggies
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• noun

1

A familiar diminutive of the female given name Margaret.

Example

"Everyone in the village knew her simply as Maggie, though her formal name was Margaret."

2

Australian An informal or regional name for a magpie, specifically the Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) or the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica), known for its black-and-white plumage and vocal calls.

Example

"A bold maggie swooped down from the eucalyptus tree to forage for insects on the lawn."

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• Rhymes for maggie

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magdalene
mage
magenta
maggie
maggot
maggoty
magi

Word Origin & Etymology

Originally a Scottish and English pet form of the female given name Margaret (from Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl'), later applied colloquially to the magpie and transferred into Australian slang.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Maggie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/maggie
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