yardbird

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yard·bird | \ ˈyärd-ˌbərd

Definition of yardbird

1 : a soldier assigned to a menial task or restricted to a limited area as a disciplinary measure

2 : an untrained or inept enlisted man

Examples of yardbird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The fiery, cayenne-laden style of yardbird, born in the city, is a foodie obsession. — Jeremy Egner, New York Times, "As Seen on TV: A Road Trip Tracks the Shows of the South," 18 Dec. 2017

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