birdie

/ˈbɜː.di/noun

ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries

1

A bird; especially, a small and cute one.

2

The completion of a hole one stroke below par.

3

A shuttlecock.

4

A penis.

5

An electromagnetic signal generated from within an electronic device.

6

A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle finger.

7

A certain rude gesture in some countries, formed with the middle and index fingers.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

sturdy birdy nerdy purdy verde wordy ferdie purdie verdes mccurdy

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

baa bab bad bae bag bah bak bal bam bao

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

der erb bir erk ers bur fer fir fur her

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dfw dob kwh abed abid badu bede beds bird boda

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