gunbird
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Meaning · English
A military helicopter.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"A gunbird's passing right above us!" warned an edgy Pellip.
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 “gunbird” mean?
A military helicopter.
Is “gunbird” formal or informal?
gunbird is generally slang.