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turkey Synonyms

Another word for turkey

Choosing another word for turkey depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large, heavy-bodied gallinaceous bird of the genus Meleagris native to North America, characterized by dark plumage, a bare wattled head and neck, and a distinctive fan-shaped tail in males; widely domesticated for poultry.

Usage Example

"A wild gobbler strutted across the forest clearing, fanning its tail feathers in display."

Strong
gobbler

• noun (Context 2)

Something that is extremely unsuccessful or disappointing, especially a theatrical production or film that fails critically and commercially, or a foolish, inept person.

Usage Example

"Despite its massive budget and famous cast, the summer blockbuster turned out to be a complete flop at the box office."

Strongest
flop
dud
bomb
Strong
fiasco
lemon
washout
bust
clunker
disaster
failure

Opposites of turkey

The opposite of turkey shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hit
smash
success
blockbuster
triumph
winner
sensation
See all opposites of turkey

• Nearby Words

turf
turin
turk's cap lily
turkey
turkish
turkiye
turkmen

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turkey. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turkey
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