Birdie: meaning, definitions and examples
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birdie
[ หbษหrdi ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น passarinho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vรถgelchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ burung kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฐัะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ ptaszek
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐ้ณฅ
๐ซ๐ท oiseau
๐ช๐ธ pajarito
๐น๐ท kuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฆฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ ptรกฤek
๐ธ๐ฐ vtรกฤik
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ้ธ
๐ธ๐ฎ ptiฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ fugl
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัาะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แ แคแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ quลcu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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