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Warbler

//ˈwɔː(ɹ)blə(ɹ)// noun, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various small passerine songbirds, especially of the family Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Parulidae (New World warblers).
  2. 2
    a small active songbird wordnet
  3. 3
    One who warbles.

    "In lulling strains the feather'd warblers woo."

  4. 4
    a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song wordnet
  5. 5
    A device that makes a warbling sound.

    "In electronic telephones, this ringer may be a small electronic warbler rather than a bell."

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  1. 6
    A hissy fit. UK, slang

Etymology

From warble + -er.

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