birdie
word
/ˈbɝdi/
BUR-dee
/bˈɜːdi/
BUR-dee
Definition
A "birdie" is a cute or playful word for a small bird. In sports (especially golf), a "birdie" is a score of one stroke less than par on a hole.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and affectionate; commonly used by children or adults speaking gently. In golf, always means scoring one under par. May sound childish if used for birds in adult, formal contexts.
Spanish: pajarito - birdie (golf)Portuguese (BR): passarinho - birdie (golfe)Portuguese (PT): passarinho - birdie (golfe)Chinese (Simplified): 小鸟 - 伯蒂球（高尔夫）Chinese (Traditional): 小鳥 - 伯蒂球（高爾夫）Hindi: चिड़िया - बर्डी (गोल्फ़)Arabic: عصفور صغير - ضربة تحت المعدل (الغولف)Bengali: পাখিটা - বার্ডি (গল্ফ)Russian: птичка - бёрди (гольф)Japanese: 小鳥 - バーディー（ゴルフ用語）Vietnamese: chim nhỏ - birdie (golf)Korean: 작은 새 - 버디(골프)Turkish: kuşçuk - birdie (golf)Urdu: چھوٹی چڑیا - برڈی (گالف)Indonesian: burung kecil - birdie (golf)
Example Sentences
Look at the little birdie in the tree!
basic
She scored a birdie on the first hole in golf.
basic
The baby smiled at the singing birdie.
basic
Say ‘cheese’ and look at the birdie!
natural
I got my first birdie last weekend and was so proud!
natural
Every morning, a tiny birdie sings outside my window.
natural