Lovebird

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
  2. 2
    small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates wordnet
  3. 3
    One of the members of an openly affectionate couple. figuratively, plural-normally

    "Okay, all right, whew! What do you say we all clear out of here and let these two lovebirds get back down to business?"

  4. 4
    small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To express romantic affection openly. intransitive

Synonyms

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bill and coobudgereegahbudgerigarbudgerigarbudgerygahbudgie

Example

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"Okay, all right, whew! What do you say we all clear out of here and let these two lovebirds get back down to business?"

Etymology

From love + bird.

Related phrases

cage bird

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