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Business Definition for: Turkey

  • a poorly performing investment or business

Wiktionary Definition for: Turkey

  • Either of two species of bird in the family ''Meleagrididae'' with fan-shaped tails and wattled necks.
  • (''colloquial'') A failure.
  • Ex:''That film was a '''turkey'''.''
  • (''slang, usually derogatory'') A stupid or incompetent person.
  • Ex:''The '''turkey''' cut in front of me and then berated me for running into him.''
  • cattag Bowling : The act of throwing three strikes in a row.

Additional Resources

Shaw Communications Inc.: Turkey TV Premieres on Shaw Cable; All Turkey, All The Time.
CALGARY, ALBERTA, Oct 4, 2006 CCNMatthews via COMTEX -- Shaw Communications (TSX:SJR.B) (NYSE:SJR) is proud to support the Thanksgiving holiday by launching Turkey TV, a signature channel featuring all turkey, all the time. Tune in to Turkey TV on Thanksgiving Day for on-going coverage of exciting...
Tags: MARKETING, Shaw Communications, Turkey, TVs
Research articles 2006-10-04
TURKEY: WB REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVES IN TURKEY.
According to Turkiye, Johannes Linn, the World Bank's Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Deputy Chairman, is going to come Turkey on Nov. 21st. Linn will attend a conference on the 'Restructuring of Turkey in the next Millennium and Foreign Investment'.
Tags: FINANCE, Turkey, World Bank
Research articles 1999-11-28
Turkey Issues Letter of Intent Pledging Economic Reforms to IMF
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Research articles 2004-05-01
Motorola wins deal to upgrade Vodafone's GSM network in Turkey
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Tags: GSM, Motorola Inc., Vodafone Group Plc.
Research articles 2007-01-01
Turkey Issues Letter of Intent Pledging Economic Reforms to IMF
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Tags: IMF
Research articles 2004-05-01
Motorola wins deal to upgrade Vodafone's GSM network in Turkey
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Tags: GSM, Motorola Inc., Vodafone Group Plc.
Research articles 2007-01-01
Letters
WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS Many enjoy turkey dinners without feeling guilt This is a reply to Charles Graham's Nov. 18 letter, "Skipping turkey for dinner can improve health." Here are the top reasons I will enjoy my turkey this Thanksgiving: I...
Tags: Air Force, Benefits, MARKETING, Turkey
Research articles 2004-11-21
European Commission Welcomes Morocco-Turkey FTA
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Research articles 2004-04-01
Turkey lifts ban on YouTube
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Research articles 2007-04-01
Turkey lifts ban on YouTube
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Tags: YouTube Inc.
Research articles 2007-04-01
Forbes Turkey Magazine Moves to New Publisher
NEW YORK -- Forbes announced today the change of its publishing partner in Turkey for its local-language edition, Forbes Turkey. Turkuvaz Gazete Dergi Basim Anonim Sirketi, a division of Calik Holding A.S., has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Forbes to continue publishing the leading business magazine in Turkey. The...
Tags: Entrepreneurship, Forbes
Research articles 2008-08-21
Bar-S Turkey Bacon.(NEW PRODUCTS AT RETAIL)(Bar-S Foods Co.)(Brief article)
Bar-S Foods Co. introduced a 12-ounce L-Board Turkey Bacon to its bacon line. Bar-S L-Board Turkey Bacon is made from premium quality USDA inspected turkey meat. The smoky taste of Bar-S L-Board Turkey Bacon delivers a satisfying aroma and taste. Also, with 55 percent less fat ...
Tags: Benefits, HEALTHCARE, SOFTWARE, Turkey, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Research articles 2006-12-01
TURKEY: TURKEY TO TAKE OVER NATO COMMAND IN AFGHANISTAN IN EARLY 2005.(Brief Article)
According to Turkiye, Turkey is scheduled to take over the command of NATO forces in Afghanistan next February. ... According to Turkiye, Turkey is scheduled to take over the command of NATO forces in Afghanistan next February. Turkey is expected to send some 1,000 soldiers, including...
Tags: NATO
Research articles 2004-09-02
TURKEY: IMF DELEGATION TO VISIT TURKEY LATER THIS MONTH.
According to Turkiye, an International Monetary Fund IMF delegation headed by Chief of the Turkey Desk, Carlo Cottarelli, will come to Turkey in ... According to Turkiye, an International Monetary Fund IMF delegation headed by Chief of the Turkey Desk, Carlo Cottarelli, will come to...
Tags: delegation, IMF
Research articles 2000-10-04
World Bank loan for Turkey to fight bird flu
ANKARA AFP — The World Bank says it has approved a 27.3-million-euro (34.4-million-dollar) loan for Turkey to help it prepare for a possible bird flu epidemic. The loan would sponsor projects aimed at boosting the protection of animal and human health and efforts to raise public awareness about avian...
Tags: Turkey, World Bank
Research articles 2006-04-25
TURKEY: TURKEY SEES SHARP BOOST IN TOURISM INCOME.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
According to Cumhuriyet, and to the Organization for European Cooperation and Development OECD since 1992 Turkey has seen its ... According to Cumhuriyet, and to the Organization for European Cooperation and Development OECD since 1992 Turkey has seen its revenues from tourism skyrocket 37.9%. This...
Tags: Sharp Corp.
Research articles 2001-11-08
The Turkey Guy: Lucky turkey granted long life in Verginia petting
WASHINGTON -- As deputy associate director for the White House Office of Public Liaison, J.D. Estes is responsible for agriculture, environmental, energy and conservation issues. But last week, his job description changed. He's "the Turkey Guy." Estes is the organizer of the president's annual Pardoning of the Thanksgiving...
Tags: Government, INTERNET, president, Turkey, White House
Research articles 2003-11-27
From Spago to Starbucks, American cuisine makes an impact on Turkey
This column is about Turkey. No, not the bird that will be on every menu in less than three weeks, but Turkey the country, a place with a rich culinary heritage that has had surprisingly little impact on the American dining scene.
Tags: Starbucks Corp.
Research articles 1999-11-08
Remarks at the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony
November 22, 2006 Good morning. Thanks for coming. Welcome to the Rose Garden. I appreciate being up here with Mike Briggs and Alice Johnson of the National Turkey Federation, and I thank you for bringing along our feathery guest. [Laughter] We're glad you're here. Mike, thanks for bringing your...
Tags: Backups, Turkey, White House
Research articles 2006-11-27
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS: Turkey must respect European Court's judgement on case of Loizidou v Turkey.
M2 PRESSWIRE-1 March 1999-REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS: Turkey must respect European Court's judgement on case of Loizidou v Turkey C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:010399 The British government stated last Thursday that Turkey must implement the European Court of Human Rights' judgement in...
Tags: European Court, Turkey
Research articles 1999-03-01