lovebird
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small, brightly colored parrot (genus Agapornis) native to Africa, known for forming strong, affectionate pair bonds with a mate. They are often kept as companion birds. 2. A small, slender parrot (genus Melopsittacus), commonly known as a budgerigar or budgie, native to Australia. In the wild, it is typically light green with black and yellow markings, but captive breeding has produced many color varieties. 3. (Informal) A person who is openly and affectionately in love, often used in the plural form "lovebirds" to refer to a couple.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Bird):
- She keeps a pair of peach-faced lovebirds in a large cage.
- The lovebirds sat preening each other's feathers.
- Noun (Person):
- Look at the two lovebirds holding hands over there.
- They've been lovebirds since high school.
Advanced Usage
- "A pair of lovebirds": This phrase can refer literally to two of the birds or figuratively to a romantic couple.
- The aviary has a new pair of lovebirds. (Literal)
- The restaurant was full of pairs of lovebirds on Valentine's Day. (Figurative)
Variants and Related Words
- Lovey-dovey (adj., informal): Excessively affectionate or sentimental, often used to describe behavior.
- They're being very lovey-dovey in public.
Synonyms
- Budgerigar/Budgie (specifically for the Australian species).
- Affectionate couple (for the informal meaning).
- Sweethearts (for the informal meaning).
Related Idioms
- (To be) like lovebirds: To behave in a very affectionate, inseparable manner, typical of a romantic couple.
- Ever since they started dating, they've been like lovebirds.
Noun
- small African parrot noted for showing affection for their mates
- small Australian parakeet usually light green with black and yellow markings in the wild but bred in many colors