noun

budgie

BUHD-zhee

Budgie (noun) means a small, colorful parakeet commonly kept as a pet; short for "budgerigar.". Example: “Their budgie learned to whistle the theme from its favorite cartoon.”

noun

A small, colorful parakeet commonly kept as a pet; short for "budgerigar."

"Their budgie learned to whistle the theme from its favorite cartoon."

How to use budgie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe everyday, affectionate name for a budgerigar, a small pet parakeet.

When to use it

Informal; "budgerigar" is the full/formal name.

Word forms

budgies plural

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Etymology

A shortened, informal form of "budgerigar," itself borrowed from an Australian Aboriginal language.

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for budgie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “budgie” mean?

The word “budgie” means a small, colorful parakeet commonly kept as a pet; short for "budgerigar.". In plain terms, the everyday, affectionate name for a budgerigar, a small pet parakeet.

How do you pronounce “budgie”?

“Budgie” is pronounced BUHD-zhee (/ˈbʌd͡ʒi/ in IPA).

How do you use “budgie” in a sentence?

Here is “budgie” used in a sentence: “Their budgie learned to whistle the theme from its favorite cartoon.”

What part of speech is “budgie”?

“Budgie” is a noun.

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