birkie

[ bur-kee; Scots bir-kee ]

noun

, Scot.

1. an aggressive, independent man.

birkie

/ ˈbɪrkɪ /

noun

1. a spirited or lively person
2. a foolish posturer

Word History and Origins

Origin of birkie¹

First recorded in 1715–25; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of birkie¹

C18: perhaps related to Old English beorcan to bark; compare Old Norse berkia

Example Sentences

Diggins and Randall, hope to see you at Birkie 2019!

From New York Times

Officials say record high temperatures and rain recently have left the Birkie course unsafe for a race on Saturday.

From Washington Times

The Birkie course normally crosses Lake Hayward to get to downtown Hayward, but that’s no longer an option.

From Washington Times

The Birkie race course normally crosses Lake Hayward to get to downtown Hayward.

From Washington Times

In the 55-kilometer Birkie classic, Natalia Naryshkina won the women’s race on Saturday and Ole Christian Mork won the men’s title.

From Washington Times