birkie

noun

birk·​ie ˈbir-kē How to pronounce birkie (audio) ˈbər- How to pronounce birkie (audio)
1
Scotland : a lively smart assertive person
2
Scotland : fellow, boy

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of birkie was in 1724

Dictionary Entries Near birkie

Cite this Entry

“Birkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birkie. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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