Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Bird

What does it mean?

Bird is an informal way to refer to a young woman or a girlfriend. While common in some circles, it can be seen as slightly patronizing or even mildly offensive by others, so it’s important to use it with awareness of your audience. It’s a classic piece of "lad" culture and is often heard in casual, male-dominated environments.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral but some could find it offensive.

When do you use it?

Mainly in casual or older slang; also common in jokes or old films.

Examples

Example 1: He was chatting to some birds at the pub.

Example 2: Look at that bird on the fence-it's huge!

Question for you

Do you know any slang words for "woman" in your language?

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