Synonyms for

Birdie

Verb / ˈbɜ:di: / Another word for birdie — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A birdie is a term used in golf when a player completes a hole one stroke under par.

Synonyms & similar words

bird shuttlecock shuttle sub-par ace hole-in-one eagle albatross sub-bogey bird

Synonyms by register

Formal

avian fowl

Informal

chick feathered friend

Literary

winged creature songster

Antonyms

mammal reptile amphibian fish insect invertebrate

Common collocations

  • little birdie
  • baby birdie
  • singing birdie
  • pretty birdie
  • birdie in the sky
  • birdie on the branch

Word family

noun bird

Usage note

While 'birdie' can refer to any small bird, it is often used affectionately or in a diminutive sense, particularly for young birds or in children's contexts. It is not a formal scientific term.

Example sentences

  1. I got a birdie on the third hole of the golf course.
  2. She made a birdie on the final hole to win the tournament.
  3. He hit a perfect shot to get a birdie on the difficult hole.
  4. The golfer was thrilled to get a birdie on every hole.
  5. A birdie is a great accomplishment in the game of golf.

Quotes

  • I've always felt that a birdie was a better score than an eagle, because it's so much harder to make a birdie than an eagle.
  • The greens are so fast, I have to hold my putter over the ball and hit it with the shadow.
  • Golf is a game in which you yell 'fore,' shoot six, and write down five.

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