noun

birdbrain

BURD-brayn

Birdbrain (noun) means (informal) A silly or foolish person. Example: “Stop being such a birdbrain and read the instructions.”

noun

(informal) A silly or foolish person.

"Stop being such a birdbrain and read the instructions."

How to use birdbrain

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn insulting way to call someone foolish or scatterbrained.

When to use it

Informal and mildly insulting, usually said in a joking rather than serious tone.

birdbrains plural

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Stop being such a _____ and read the instructions.

A compound of "bird" and "brain," playing on the old (and inaccurate) idea that birds are unintelligent.

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What does “birdbrain” mean?

The word “birdbrain” means (informal) A silly or foolish person. In plain terms, an insulting way to call someone foolish or scatterbrained.

How do you pronounce “birdbrain”?

“Birdbrain” is pronounced BURD-brayn (/ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “birdbrain” in a sentence?

Here is “birdbrain” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a birdbrain and read the instructions.”

What part of speech is “birdbrain”?

“Birdbrain” is a noun.

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