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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday, affectionate name for a budgerigar, a small pet parakeet.
When to use it
Informal; "budgerigar" is the full/formal name.
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- Plural
- budgies
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Etymology
A shortened, informal form of "budgerigar," itself borrowed from an Australian Aboriginal language.
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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.
