birdie

/ˈbɜrdi/
verb
  1. In golf, to score a birdie on a hole.
    • She birdied the 7th hole with a perfect approach shot.
    • They hoped to birdie the final hole to win the tournament.
    • He birdied three holes in a row to take the lead.
noun
  1. A small or young bird.
    • She whispered, 'Don't scare the birdie away.'
    • The cat was watching a birdie in the garden.
    • Look at that cute little birdie on the fence!
  2. In golf, a score of one stroke under par on a hole.
    • He sank a long putt for a birdie on the 18th hole.
    • She was thrilled to get a birdie on that difficult par 4.
    • The golfer needed a birdie to tie the match.
  3. A term of endearment, often used for a child or loved one.
    • Come here, birdie, let me give you a hug.
    • Good night, little birdie, sweet dreams.
    • Don't cry, birdie, everything will be okay.
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