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Magpie (Noun)

An obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker.

Nouns denoting people.

He was such a magpie at the party, dominating every conversation with his inane chatter.
The self-proclaimed expert was actually just a magpie, spewing forth half-digested information.
My coworker is a total magpie, talking nonstop about his weekend without letting anyone else get a word in.
At the meeting, the CEO was unfortunately a magpie, prattling on about irrelevant topics and wasting everyone's time.
The neighbor is a magpie, always dropping by uninvited and proceeding to talk your ear off about nothing in particular.

Someone who collects things that have been discarded by others.

Nouns denoting people.

She was a magpie, always on the lookout for useful items others had thrown away.
After years of collecting, her small apartment resembled a treasure trove, a testament to her magpie nature.
The local people had grown accustomed to her magpie ways, often saving items for her that they thought might interest her.
Their grandma was a bit of a magpie and loved her grandchildren helping her sort through the items she found.
Some people thought her magpie tendencies were a sign of hoarding, but to her, it was just a smart way to reuse and recycle.

Long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call.

Nouns denoting animals.

The magpie perched on the branch, surveying its surroundings with an intelligent gaze.
In Australia, the magpie is a common sight in backyards and parks, often approaching people for food.
A loud, raucous chattering call echoed through the forest, signaling the presence of a magpie.
The black-and-white plumage of the magpie stood out starkly against the dull, autumnal foliage.
A group of magpies descended upon the picnic blanket, eyeing the scraps of food left behind.