What does unbirdly mean?
Unbirdly means (rare) Not birdlike..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(rare) Not birdlike..
The thump below was followed by an unbirdly squawk, and he scrambled to the edge of the loft and looked over the rail. He couldn't see the bird at first in the shadows below; […]
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Unbirdly means (rare) Not birdlike..
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The thump below was followed by an unbirdly squawk, and he scrambled to the edge of the loft and looked over the rail. He couldn't see the bird at first in the shadows below; […]
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