dead bird
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Meaning · English
A ball which falls over the infielders’ heads for a hit, as if it were a bird shot by a hunter.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Jones got on board with a dead bird to start the inning.
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 “dead bird” mean?
A ball which falls over the infielders’ heads for a hit, as if it were a bird shot by a hunter.
Is “dead bird” formal or informal?
dead bird is generally slang.