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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bird
  1. person
  2. snort
  3. man
  4. sneer
  5. life
  6. boo
  7. guy
  8. smirk
Noun
  • The Moon in your sign opposes Saturn, bringing your needs into contact with another person’s conditions.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The turkeys can be ordered over the phone or in-person at Compton’s Market, which is at 4065 McKinley Blvd.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of person
Noun
  • The class had been quiet after the camp text, but now there was at least one snort.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of snort
Noun
  • The Missouri Tigers made an emphatic statement to start the 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 111-50 win over Cleveland State.
    — PJ Green November 3, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Both men have traversed the district for town halls and rallies.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of man
Noun
  • Dylan’s sneer and Mick Ronson’s guitar jab like fingers in some intense argument, trying to win the pyrrhic victory of a lovers’ quarrel.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Monica Bellucci’s sneer is a thing of wonder, so why have so few directors used it properly?
    — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneer
Noun
  • Gusting winds, steep terrain, and dry conditions can accelerate fire spread, endangering lives, homes, wildlife, and surrounding communities.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • There was no immediate need to offer commutations to save the lives of the inmates.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • In general, this would be a cute time to take a honeymoon with your boo or bestie — really anyone important in your life who has been a meaningful part of your journey as of late.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The shoes’ uppers are made from a semi-sheer mesh construction that gives a peek-a-boo glimpse at the feet.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of boo
Noun
  • Helen needs to talk to that guy, but that’s never going to happen because Sam is just too good at his job.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026
  • So, our priority is to help these guys get better and win in conjunction with that.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guy
Noun
  • But Florida’s Halloween nightmare keeps coming back wearing a red visor, flashing that devilish smirk and getting the last laugh.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The pair barely crack more than a perfunctory smirk, in stark contrast to the uproarious laughter emanating from Fielder’s laptop screen.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of smirk
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“Bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bird. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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