birdie

English

/ˈbɝdi/, /ˈbɜːdi/

noun
Definitions
  • (diminutive) A (little) bird; a birdling; a child's term for a bird.
  • (golf) The completion of a hole one stroke below par.
  • (badminton) A shuttlecock.
  • (Philippines) A man's penis.
  • (electronics) An electromagnetic signal generated from within an electronic device.
  • (usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.
  • (usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle and index fingers.

Etymology

Suf from English bird.

Origin

English

bird

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