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yardbird Definition and Meaning in English (yardbird definition)

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Synonyms:recruitrookiegreenhorn
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Yardbird definition: An informal or slang term for a new recruit in the military, often implying inexperience or being fresh out of civilian life.

Definitions of Yardbird

  1. 1noun(informal, slang)

    An informal or slang term for a new recruit in the military, often implying inexperience or being fresh out of civilian life.

  2. 2noun(informal, slang)

    In some contexts, it can refer to a prisoner, especially one assigned to outdoor or manual labor.

Example Sentences

military

“The drill sergeant made the yardbirds run extra laps.”

military

“As a new yardbird, he struggled to adapt to the strict rules of the camp.”

prison

“The old guard referred to the new inmates as yardbirds, assigning them the toughest outdoor tasks.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

veteranexperienced soldier

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pluralyardbirds

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Yardbird definition: An informal or slang term for a new recruit in the military, often implying inexperience or being fresh out of civilian life.
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'Yardbird' translates to 'yardbird' in English. Yardbird definition: An informal or slang term for a new recruit in the military, often implying inexperience or being fresh out of civilian life.
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