Meaning of oof-bird | Babel Free

Definitions

Any source or supplier of money.

British, dated, idiomatic, slang

Examples

“It is a sad and weary time for many, for when the dustman, the man who blacks the boots, and he with the grog-blossom on his nose who does nothing but hold⟳ cab-doors open⟳ when nobody asks him to have⟳ all been paid, the oof bird takes unto itself wings and flies away.”

“The probability is that he's a crackpot; and if he isn't, he has some little game on foot — in close⟳ association with the hunt of the oof-bird! — which he tried to work⟳ off on me, but couldn't'.”

“If you make⟳ an oof-bird and feed⟳ him properly all the time, you will grow⟳ rich.”

“"I guess⟳ you're attracted to Africa by the lure of the Oof bird," Gifford said eagerly smearing a layer of orange marmalade on thick bread roasted over the campfire.”

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