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jay
The primary usage refers to the bird, characterized by its intelligence and noisy nature. In this biological sense, the word is neutral and descriptive.
When applied to people, the term carries a negative, derogatory connotation. It describes someone perceived as foolish or prone to incessant, meaningless chatter. This usage is relatively rare in modern English and is more frequently encountered in older literature or specific regional dialects.
Meanings
Examples
A bright blue jay landed on the fence and screamed loudly.
Look at that jay stealing seeds from the bird feeder.
The forest was filled with the harsh calls of the scrub jay.
I wonder if that jay is caching acorns for the winter.
The biologist noted the unique plumage of the Steller jay.
Stop acting like a complete jay and listen to the instructions.
He is such a chatterbox, a real jay who never knows when to be quiet.
I cannot believe I was such a jay to trust his obvious lies.