Meaning of Birdie | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A female given name from English.
2. A bird; especially, a small and cute one.
   childish, often
3. A name for any (small) bird. (1999: Oxford Dictionary of Slang, p. 130)
   childish
4. The completion of a hole one stroke below par.
5. A shuttlecock.
6. A penis.
   Philippines, slang
7. An electromagnetic signal generated from within an electronic device.
8. A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.
9. A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle and index fingers.

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonyms: birdlet, birdling, birb, cocky”

“Aw, that's a cute little birdie. Is it a budgie?”

“'Listen⟳ to th' birdies,' said the child, raising her radiant face⟳ to the roof, and at the supreme moment accompanying them in perfect mimicry.”

“He scored ten birdies during the tournament.”

“The heat brought one blessing. It baked the 7,053-yard par 35-35—70 course to concrete hardness and gave some added roll to the drives. Birdie, which have⟳ been at a premium, came easier.”

““Don't call⟳ me Beatrice, Leam. I don't like⟳ Beatrice and I told you so before.” He acted contrite. “I'm sorry, Birdie.””

“Meet⟳ Birdie Dunlop - Evers . Or Bridget Elspeth Veronica Dunlop - Evers , to give⟳ her her full name⟳ . Born in Gloucestershire in April 1964.”

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