birmingham screwdriver
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Meaning · English
A hammer.
Register: slang
Examples
I'll be watching the fucker like a hawk with a Birmingham screwdriver to the ready should I spot anything untoward.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “birmingham screwdriver” mean?
A hammer.
Is “birmingham screwdriver” formal or informal?
birmingham screwdriver is generally slang.