birkie

American

[bur-kee, bir-kee] / ˈbɜr ki, ˈbɪr ki /

noun

Scot.

an aggressive, independent man.

birkie British

/ ˈbɪrkɪ /

noun

a spirited or lively person
a foolish posturer

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Etymology

Origin of birkie

First recorded in 1715–25; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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Diggins and Randall, hope to see you at Birkie 2019!

From New York Times

Officials say record high temperatures and rain recently have left the Birkie course unsafe for a race on Saturday.

From Washington Times

The Birkie course normally crosses Lake Hayward to get to downtown Hayward, but that’s no longer an option.

From Washington Times

The Birkie race course normally crosses Lake Hayward to get to downtown Hayward.

From Washington Times

The American Birkebeiner, also known as the Birkie, was founded in 1973.

From Washington Times

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