budgie

[ buhj-ee ]

noun

1. budgerigar.

budgie

/ ˈbʌdʒɪ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for budgerigar

Word History and Origins

Origin of budgie¹

First recorded in 1935–40; budg(erigar) + -ie

Example Sentences

Maybe that will also suit your dog or your budgie.

From Scientific American

The 11 are further said to have worn cloaks and devil horns as well making the young boy stab a budgie to death.

From BBC

The Budgie Buddies Aviary at the zoo will also remain open because budgies are not considered high-risk for developing infections.

From Seattle Times

We have - what is he again, the little bird – a little budgie.

From Salon

As the upbeat Tristan, Woodhouse also got more time with the animals, citing as his highlight “an amazing world-class acting budgie who knew how to play dead.”

From New York Times