English · Slang Attested

dead bird

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A ball which falls over the infielders’ heads for a hit, as if it were a bird shot by a hunter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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