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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

jailbird

/dʒeɪlbɜːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does jailbird mean?

noun

A person who frequently goes to prison, often for minor crimes. A person who is repeatedly arrested or imprisoned.

Example

"The local newspaper dubbed the repeat offender a jailbird after his latest arrest."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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