birdie

[ˈbɜːdi]

[ˈbɝdi]

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A birdie is a small songbird, usually seen as cute and friendly. It's often associated with birds that chirp sweet melodies.

When people talk about golf, they might say "I got a birdie" or "That hole was a birdie." This means they scored one stroke under par on a particular hole - not bad at all! The idea is that the golfer played so well they "killed two birds with one stone," getting an amazing score while also having fun playing. So, in golf, a birdie is a great achievement to strive for.

How common is "birdie"?

Word birdie is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in newspaper texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

(diminutive) A (little) bird; a birdling; a child's term for a bird.
Example: Aw, that's a cute little birdie. Is it a budgie?
The completion of a hole one stroke below par.
Example: He scored ten birdies during the tournament.
A shuttlecock.
A man's penis.
An electromagnetic signal generated from within an electronic device.
(usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.
(usually preceded by "the") A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle and index fingers.

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verb

To score a birdie.
Example: Sörenstam birdied to take the lead.
To score a birdie at (a hole).
Example: Sörenstam birdied the seventeenth hole to take the lead.

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