jaybird

[jey-burd]

noun

1. jay.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaybird¹

An Americanism dating back to 1655–65; jay ¹ + bird

Idioms and Phrases

see naked as a jaybird.

Example Sentences

An amateur photographer from Scotland has captured incredible pictures of two jaybirds fighting over food.

From Fox News

“The majority of people are nudists, and we are walking around free as a jaybird,” Ms. Porta said.

From New York Times

The five jaybirds whirled over the house, screaming, and into the mulberries again.

From Literature

Shocking some local Girl Scouts on a nature field trip -- maybe they’ll learn the expression, “naked as a jaybird” -- he grabs their blanket and heads for civilization.

From Los Angeles Times

I had the time to notice several gray jaybirds flying around a small ponderosa pine tree, bugging me for food.

From Washington Times