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budgie

 

[ ˈbʌdʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

pet bird

A budgie, also known as a budgerigar, is a small, colorful parakeet commonly kept as a pet. They are native to Australia and are known for their playful nature and ability to mimic sounds. Budgies come in a variety of colors and are often social animals, thriving in the company of humans and other birds.

Synonyms

avian pet, budgerigar, parakeet.

Examples of usage

  • I bought a budgie at the pet store last weekend.
  • My budgie loves to chirp and sing throughout the day.
  • She trained her budgie to say 'hello!'
  • Budgies need plenty of toys to keep them engaged.
  • I enjoy watching my budgie interact with its reflection.

Translations

Translations of the word "budgie" in other languages:

🇵🇹 periquito

🇮🇳 बजरी (bajri)

🇩🇪 Wellensittich

🇮🇩 burung beo

🇺🇦 неразлучник

🇵🇱 falisty papużka

🇯🇵 セキセイインコ (sekiseiinko)

🇫🇷 perruche ondulée

🇪🇸 periquito

🇹🇷 dalgalı papağan

🇰🇷 물결앵무 (mul-gyeol-aengmu)

🇸🇦 ببغاء موجي (babgha' muji)

🇨🇿 andrinka

🇸🇰 vlnitý papagáj

🇨🇳 波纹鹦鹉 (bōwén yīngwǔ)

🇸🇮 valoviti papiga

🇮🇸 bylgjupapegi

🇰🇿 толқын құсы (tolqyn qūsy)

🇬🇪 ტალღოვანი ყვავი (t'alghovani q'vavi)

🇦🇿 dalğalı papaq

🇲🇽 periquito

Etymology

The term 'budgie' is derived from the Australian Aboriginal word 'betcherrygah', which referred to the small parakeet species native to Australia. These birds were first officially described in the mid-19th century and quickly became popular pets, particularly in the UK. The first budgerigars were imported to Europe in the 1840s, and since then, selective breeding has resulted in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Budgies are known for their intelligence and social behavior, making them a favorite among bird enthusiasts. The growth of the budgie's popularity can be attributed to their cheerful disposition and ability to mimic human speech, creating a bond with pet owners. Today, budgies are one of the most commonly kept pet birds worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,560, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.