birdies

Noun

birdie (plural birdies)

1. (childish, often) A bird; especially, a small and cute one.
   • Near-synonyms: birdlet, birdling, birb, cocky

   Synonyms:

   birdlet, birdling, birb, cocky

2. The completion of a hole one stroke below par.
   • He scored ten birdies during the tournament.
3. (badminton) A shuttlecock.
4. (Philippines, slang) A penis.

   Synonyms:

   anaconda, baloney pony, bald-headed hermit, banana, bird, bobby, boonga, cack, choad, choda

5. An electromagnetic signal generated from within an electronic device.
6. (usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.

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Adjective

birdy (comparative more birdy, superlative most birdy)

1. Resembling or characteristic of a bird.
   • He was a brisk and birdy little man with a chirping, cheerful voice; and, although he was almost ninety, he always seemed to be in good health and was still immensely active.1940, Thomas Wolfe, You Can't Go Home Again

   Synonyms:

   avian, birdly, avianlike, birdlike / bird-like

2. Having an interest in birds.
   • It wasn't a childhood influence - I didn't have any ‘birdy’ relatives of neighbours - and neither did I live in the country.1983, Bill Oddie, Gone Birding, London: Methuen, page 8
3. Excited due to having encountered a bird or its scent.
   • I think your dog is getting birdy.