yardbird

(ˈjɑːdˌbɜːd)

(Military) military US an inexperienced, untrained, or clumsy soldier, esp one employed on menial duties

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yard•bird

(ˈyɑrdˌbɜrd)

n. Slang.

1. an army recruit.

2. a soldier assigned to cleaning the grounds or other menial tasks as punishment.

3. a convict; prisoner.

[1940–45, Amer.]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	yardbird - a military recruit who is assigned menial tasks yard bird military recruit, recruit - a recently enlisted soldier
	2.	yardbird - a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison convict, con, yard bird, inmate lifer - a prisoner serving a term of life imprisonment captive, prisoner - a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war trusty - a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

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