Meaning of the word bird in English

What does bird mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bird

US /bɝːd/

UK /bɝːd/

a warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of feathers, wings, a beak, and typically by being able to fly.

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The little bird sang sweetly on the branch.

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Many species of birds migrate south for the winter.

Synonym:

fowl avian

(slang, British) a young woman or girl.

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She's a lovely bird, isn't she?

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He was out with some birds from the office.

Synonym:

girl woman chick

(slang, British) to make a rude gesture with the middle finger.

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He got angry and birded the driver.

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Don't you dare bird me!

Synonym:

flip off give the finger

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