Bird

Bird

An attractive girl or woman.

Example Sentences

"You should hear how they use 'Bird' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'Bird' in the UK."

Etymology & History

British slang for girlfriend or woman. Possibly from Middle English 'bride' or '20th century young woman. 'My bird' means girlfriend. Can be sexist depending on context and tone. Working-class usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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