jailbird

[ˈdʒeɪlˌbɜːrd]

jailbird Definition

a person who has been in jail, especially repeatedly.

Using jailbird: Examples

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  • Example

    He was a jailbird who had spent most of his life behind bars.

  • Example

    The town's most notorious jailbird was finally caught by the police.

  • Example

    She was married to a jailbird who had just been released from prison.

jailbird Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jailbird

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Summary: jailbird in Brief

'Jailbird' [ˈdʒeɪlˌbɜːrd] is a noun that refers to a person who has been in jail, especially repeatedly. It is often used informally and can be synonymous with 'convict' or 'prisoner.' Examples include 'He was a jailbird who had spent most of his life behind bars' and 'She was married to a jailbird who had just been released from prison.'