Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - turkey

~ n 1 a bird that looks like a large chicken and is often eaten at Christmas and at Thanksgiving 2 the meat from a turkey eaten as food  (roast turkey) 3 AmE informal someone who is silly or stupid  (That guy's a real turkey.) 4 AmE informal an unsuccessful film or play 5 talk turkey informal especially AmE to talk seriously about details, especially in business  (- see also cold turkey)