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Birdy

//ˈbɝdi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a bird.

    "He was a brisk and birdy little man with a chirping, cheerful voice; and, although he was almost ninety, he always seemed to be in good health and was still immensely active."

  2. 2
    Excited due to having encountered a bird or its scent.

    "I think your dog is getting birdy."

  3. 3
    Alternative form of bird (“easy to pass”). Canada, alt-of, alternative, colloquial

    "HSP3U: Intro to anthropology, sociology, psychology. I took it in gr 10 elearning summer, so i had a final exam and final culminating. I ended w a 96%. Def possible to get above 90, just work hard. Perfect if you need an intro to soc science. A birdy course and vry interesting."

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of birdie. alt-of, alternative, rare

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bird + -y.

Etymology 2

From bird + -y.

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