budgie
|budg/ie|
A2
/ˈbʌdʒi/
small pet parrot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'budgie' originates from the Australian English word 'budgerigar', which is derived from the Aboriginal word 'betcherrygah', meaning 'good food'.
Historical Evolution
'budgerigar' was shortened to 'budgie' in colloquial English, becoming the modern term for the bird.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the bird as a source of food, but now it is primarily used to describe the bird as a pet.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, colorful parrot native to Australia, often kept as a pet.
The budgie chirped happily in its cage.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/18 17:11