Definition

1. Noun:

   • A shuttlecock: In badminton, a "birdie" is the object hit back and forth over the net, consisting of a rounded cork or rubber base with a crown of feathers or synthetic material.
   • A golf score: In golf, a "birdie" is a score of one stroke less than the par (the standard number of strokes) for a particular hole.
   • A small bird (informal, childish): An informal and often childish term for a small bird.

2. Verb:

   • To score a birdie in golf: To complete a hole in golf using one stroke fewer than par.

Examples

• Noun (Badminton):

  • She hit the birdie over the net with a powerful smash.
  • We need a new birdie; the feathers on this one are broken.

• Noun (Golf):

  • He scored a birdie on the par-4 fifth hole.
  • Getting a birdie requires both skill and a bit of luck.

• Noun (Informal: small bird):

  • Look at the little birdie in the tree!

• Verb:

  • She birdied the final hole to win the tournament.
  • If I can birdie this hole, I'll break my personal record.

Advanced Usage

• "To get a birdie": This is the standard phrase for achieving the score in golf.
  • His goal was to get at least one birdie per round.

Variants and Related Words

• Bird (noun): The standard word for the animal. "Birdie" is a diminutive or informal variant.
• Eagle (noun): In golf, a score of two strokes under par on a hole.
• Par (noun): In golf, the standard number of strokes for a hole or course.
• Shuttlecock (noun): The formal term for the "birdie" in badminton.

Synonyms

• For the golf score: There is no direct synonym; it is a specific golf term. The concept is "one under par."
• For the badminton equipment: Shuttlecock.
• For a small bird: Fledgling, chick (though these are more specific to very young birds).

Related Phrases

• "Birdie putt": In golf, a putt that, if made, results in a birdie score.
  • She sank a 20-foot birdie putt.
• "Birdie opportunity": In golf, a situation where a player has a good chance to score a birdie.
  • This short par-5 is a birdie opportunity for long hitters.

Noun

1. badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
2. (golf) a score of one stroke under par on a hole

Verb

1. shoot in one stroke under par