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jaybird

American  
[jey-burd] / ˈdʒeɪˌbɜrd /

noun

  1. jay.

jaybird Idioms  

  1. see naked as a jaybird.

Etymology

Origin of jaybird

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Washington Times

However if jaybird can't even get the release right it could spell trouble for buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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