railbird
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A gambler; originally specifically a horseracing enthusiast
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He earned it one night at Chelsea Billiards in New York, where he knocked off Eddie Hubler, a.k.a. Kid Vicious, winning $4,200 from railbirds who were certain that the fat kid from Jersey had no game.
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 “railbird” mean?
A gambler; originally specifically a horseracing enthusiast
Is “railbird” formal or informal?
railbird is generally slang.