birdy
word
Definition
A cute or informal way to refer to a small bird; sometimes used affectionately, especially by or with children, or as a nickname.
Usage & Nuances
'Birdy' is very informal and mostly used with or by children, in nursery rhymes, or as a cute nickname. Rare in formal speech and writing. Do not confuse it with 'birdie', which is the standard diminutive and also used in golf scoring.
Spanish: pajaritoPortuguese (BR): passarinhoPortuguese (PT): passarinhoChinese (Simplified): 小鸟Chinese (Traditional): 小鳥Hindi: चिड़ियाArabic: عصفور صغيرBengali: পাখিটা - ছোট্ট পাখিRussian: птичка (ласк.)Japanese: ちっちゃい小鳥 - バーディー（愛称）Vietnamese: chim nhỏ - chim yêu (cách gọi thân mật)Korean: 작은 새 - 버디(애칭)Turkish: kuşçuk - minik kuşUrdu: چھوٹی چڑیا - برڈی (پیار سے)Indonesian: chim nhỏ - chim xinh (cách gọi dễ thương)
Example Sentences
She sang a song about a happy birdy flying home.
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There’s a tiny birdy building a nest on my window.
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Don’t be scared, little birdy, I won’t hurt you.
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Look at the little birdy in the tree!
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The baby wants to see the birdy again.
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Grandpa calls me his little birdy.
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