whore's bird
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
A debauched fellow, the largest of all birds. He sings more like a whore's bird than a canary bird; said of one who has a strong manly voice.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một người đàn ông sa đoạ, giống như loài chim lớn
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Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “whore's bird” mean?
A debauched fellow, the largest of all birds. He sings more like a whore's bird than a canary bird; said of one who has a strong manly voice.
Is “whore's bird” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.