Noun | Gendered Slang
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BIRD
Noun | Informal | Gendered Slang
BIRD Pronunciation: /b??d/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Informal Category: Gendered Slang
Definition
Bird refers to a woman or girlfriend.
Now considered dated or mildly sexist in some contexts.
Usage
Thats his bird.
Common in 1970s1990s speech.
Cultural Context
Once mainstream male slang. Modern usage may feel retro or laddish.
Assessment
Recognisable but declining.
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