bird

noun

ˈbərd How to pronounce bird (audio)
Definition of birdnext
1
as in person
a member of the human race they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren

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2
as in snort
chiefly British a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird

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  1. person
  2. snort
  3. man
  4. life
  5. sneer
  6. guy
  7. boo
  8. creature
Noun
  • The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, this capability does not negate the need to meet individuals in person.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of person
Noun
  • The book, with illustrations by English artist Hannah Farr, tells the story of how Henri gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his loud snort.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
  • But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.
    Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of snort
Noun
  • Originally Published: December 14, 2024 at 5:00 AM EST Most Popular Most Popular Grand jury indicts Orlando man with defrauding donors of money meant for Trump, DeSantis, other campaigns A homeless man got five years in prison for a $30 drug delivery.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Statistic of the week: One less There's one less white supremacist working at JP Morgan Chase after the Texas Observer revealed that a man working for the company was also running one of the most influential neo-Nazi accounts on X.
    Will Carless, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of man
Noun
  • Additionally, he’s never had a conversation this long in bed with another human being in his life.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • These updates aim to extend the operational life of the 61-year-old dam, which is a cornerstone of water management in the Colorado River Basin.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of life
Noun
  • Whatever happened to common courtesies in lieu of belittlements, sneers or vilification?
    Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The Wilfried Zaha mural at Selhurst Park (The Athletic) What has never changed are the gripes and sneers that have attached themselves to this part of SE25, in the London borough of Croydon, for longer than Palace fans would probably wish to remember.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of sneer
Noun
  • Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Dolphins were insulated from boos at Hard Rock Stadium the previous two seasons but things have become more difficult this season.
    Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of boo
Noun
  • Yet, in the span of three months, three of the deep sea creatures ended up on the shores of California.
    Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of creature
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