Birdie: meaning, definitions and examples

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birdie

 

[ หˆbษœหrdi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

golf term

A birdie in golf is a score of one stroke under par on a hole. For example, if a player takes three strokes on a par four hole, they have made a birdie. Achieving a birdie is considered an excellent accomplishment for golfers.

Synonyms

hole-in-one, score, under par

Examples of usage

  • She made a birdie on the 7th hole.
  • After a long putt, he celebrated his birdie.
  • Getting a birdie boosts your confidence.
  • He recorded a birdie on the last hole of the tournament.
Context #2 | Noun

colloquial term

The term 'birdie' can also be used informally to refer to a small bird. It is often used in a cute or affectionate manner, particularly in children's stories and cartoons.

Synonyms

fledgling, small bird, tweetie

Examples of usage

  • Look at that little birdie in the tree!
  • The children watched the birdie building a nest.
  • She drew a picture of a happy birdie.
  • Birdie tweets her morning greetings.

Translations

Translations of the word "birdie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passarinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vรถgelchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะฐัˆะตะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ptaszek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ้ณฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oiseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pajarito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋ฆฐ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตููˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ptรกฤek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtรกฤik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ptiฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fugl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ แƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quลŸcu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pajarito

Etymology

The word 'birdie' has its origins in the early 20th century, specifically within the context of golf. It is believed to have emerged from the word 'bird', which was used by American golfers as slang for anything excellent or outstanding. The use of 'bird' to denote an under-par score likely began around 1910. The term may have been influenced further by the playful association with birds as a symbol of freedom and agility, traits admired in golfers. Over time, the term gained popularity and became an integral part of golf terminology. Additionally, in children's literature and casual conversation, the word 'birdie' often conjures images of small, charming birds, further solidifying its place in the English language and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,851 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.