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jailbird

noun (a jailbird, jailbirds) — informal

«jailbird» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal, old-fashioned) A person who is in prison or has often been in prison. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, cartoons and old films about criminals. It is a joking or rude label. Phrases: an old jailbird.

Examples

The jailbird escaped through a tunnel. tree →
In the cartoon the jailbird wore a striped suit. tree →
Grandad called the villain an old jailbird. tree →
The story is about a jailbird who turns his life around. tree →
The jailbird was back behind bars. tree →
Calling someone a jailbird is not kind. tree →

Note

Informal. Also gaolbird (old British spelling: gaol = jail). Plural jailbirds.

On Mova

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