noun
birdbrain
BURD-brayn
Birdbrain (noun) means (informal) A silly or foolish person. Example: “Stop being such a birdbrain and read the instructions.”
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(informal) A silly or foolish person.
"Stop being such a birdbrain and read the instructions."
How to use birdbrain
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- birdbrains
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Etymology
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.
