Definition of magpies:
(n) :
One of several kinds of bird in the family Corvidae, especially Pica pica.
(n) :
A superficially similar Australian bird, Gymnorhina tibicen, in the family Artamidae.
(n) :
(figurative) Someone who displays a magpie-like quality such as hoarding or stealing objects.
(n) :
(slang) A fan or member of Newcastle United F.C.
(v) :
(ambitransitive) To steal or hoard (items) as magpies are believed to do.
(v) :
(intransitive) To talk idly; to talk about other people's private business.