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bonxie

nounanimals

large aggressive seabird that steals

a large, aggressive seabird (the great skua), common in Shetland and noted for pirating food from other birds

Example in use

Da bonxie sat on da stack an' skraikit.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BONKS-ee/

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Origin & context

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