Burd

Burd

BURD bʌrd
Noun

Girlfriend/Boyfriend.

Etymology & History

Scottish pronunciation of "bird," British slang for girlfriend since the 1960s. The term reflects the Scots pronunciation pattern with "ur" for "ir" sounds.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1960s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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