pie
pie Lexical Profile
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• noun
A baked dish consisting of a filling such as fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically enclosed in or covered by a pastry crust.
"She baked a delicious apple pie for the family Thanksgiving dinner."
A sum of money, resources, or an opportunity considered as a whole to be divided among multiple individuals.
"Everyone in the organization wants a piece of the pie when the annual profits are distributed."
• verb
To throw a pie in someone's face, usually as a comedic act or a form of political protest.
"The activist attempted to pie the politician as he walked toward the press conference."
British To intentionally ignore, reject, or brush someone off.
"He tried to talk to her at the party, but she completely pied him and walked away."
Word Nuance & Usage
Not to be confused with the mathematical constant 'pi', which is pronounced identically but carries a completely different meaning.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Middle English (circa 1300), of uncertain origin. It may be related to 'pie' meaning 'magpie', reflecting the bird's habit of collecting miscellaneous objects, similar to the varied ingredients enclosed in early savory pies.
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