What does yard bird mean?
Yard bird means (chiefly US, slang) A chicken..
Yard bird
/ˈjɑːd.bəːd/ · noun
Meaning
(chiefly US, slang) A chicken..
Definitions by Sense
- (chiefly US, slang) A chicken.
- (chiefly US, slang) A person who is imprisoned.
- (chiefly US, slang) A soldier who is required to perform menial work on the grounds of a military base.
Example Sentences
The working convict is a rare exception, sometimes envied because his time is occupied, sometimes derided for his deviance from the yardbird norm.
As the Marines expanded to war strength, Lou Diamond was the ideal liaison between crusty old-timers and impressionable recruits. He taught quick action by threats of yardbird detail.
Synonyms for yard bird
Antonyms for yard bird
Related Words
Word Forms
- yardbirds
- yard bird
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do you use yard bird in a sentence?
The working convict is a rare exception, sometimes envied because his time is occupied, sometimes derided for his deviance from the yardbird norm.
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