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b-day

or b'day

[ bee-dey ]

noun

, Informal.
  1. birthday:

    When's her b-day?



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Word History and Origins

Origin of b-day1

By shortening
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Example Sentences

They soon be driven into the mountains away from the mines and we—we go back to work again for Señor B-Day.

"I come back to warn Señor B-Day if there be need," promised the guard and was gone.

"She say you look like Señor B-Day," said the man, grinning.

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More About B-Day

What does b-day mean?

B-day is an informal shortening of birthday, as in We’re surprising Rami with a cake for his b-day tomorrow.

B-day is normally used in very informal situations, such as texting and social media posts, especially with friends and family rather than with strangers or acquaintances.

B-day is also written as b’day. It’s also occasionally written as b day or beeday

Example: Jenny invited me to her b-day party at that fancy restaurant, and I can’t wait!

Where does b-day come from?

The first records of the term b-day come from around the 1930s. It comes from a shortening of birthday.

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What are some other forms related to b-day?

  • b’day (alternative spelling)

What are some synonyms for b-day?

What are some words that share a root or word element with b-day

What are some words that often get used in discussing b-day?

What are some words b-day may be commonly confused with?

How is b-day used in real life?

B-day is a commonly used informal term for birthday.

 

Try using b-day!

Is b-day used correctly in the following sentence?

“I heard your b-day was coming up, so I got you a little present.”

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