bird

bird

noun

Definition of BIRD

1

a member of the human race <they're a couple of tough old birds who can manage without any interference from their grandchildren>

Synonyms baby, being, bird, bod [British], body, character, cookie (or cooky), creature, customer, devil, duck, egg, face, fish, guy, head, human being, individual, life, man, mortal, party, person, personage, scout, slob, sort, soul, specimen, stiff, thing, wight

Related Words hominid, homo, humanoid; brother, fellow, fellowman, neighbor; celebrity, personality, self, somebody

Near Antonyms animal, beast, beastie, brute, critter

2

chiefly British  a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval <the Liverpool fans were quick to give the visiting footballers the bird>

Synonyms bird [chiefly British], boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, jeer, raspberry, razz, snort

Related Words smirk, sneer, snicker, snigger; gibe (or jibe), put-down, taunt; whistle

Near Antonyms applause, clapping

Antonyms cheer