yardbird

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison : A slang term for a convict or inmate. 2. A military recruit who is assigned menial tasks : A slang term for a new soldier who is given basic, often unpleasant, duties. Usage and Examples As a term for a prisoner : The old-timer told stories about the famous yardbirds he'd met inside. After the riot, the yardbirds were confin...