budgie

[buhj-ee]

noun

1. budgerigar.

budgie

/ ˈbʌdʒɪ /

noun

1. informal,  short for budgerigar

Word History and Origins

Origin of budgie¹

First recorded in 1935–40; budg(erigar) + -ie

Example Sentences

The cost for a fully preserved cat or a small dog like a Chihuahua starts at $2,640, with small birds, like a budgie, starting at $850.

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Maybe that will also suit your dog or your budgie.

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The 11 are further said to have worn cloaks and devil horns as well making the young boy stab a budgie to death.

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The Budgie Buddies Aviary at the zoo will also remain open because budgies are not considered high-risk for developing infections.

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We have - what is he again, the little bird – a little budgie.

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