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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."

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