Pronunciation: [bˈɜːdɪd] (IPA) 
Birdied is a past tense verb form of the verb "birdie". In phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈbɜrdid/. The first syllable "bir" is pronounced as /bɜr/ with an "er" sound, similar to the word "her" or "fur". The second syllable "died" is pronounced as /dɪd/, with an "ih" sound and a hard "d" sound. This word is commonly used in golf when a player scores one stroke below par on a hole.
Birdied is a term primarily used in the sport of golf, specifically in the context of keeping score. It is a verb that refers to the act of achieving a score on a golf hole that is one stroke below par. A "birdie" is also commonly referred to as "one under par". In golf, each hole is assigned a par score, which represents the number of shots that a skilled golfer is expected to require to complete the hole. For instance, a par 3 hole suggests that the golfer should complete the hole in three strokes. In contrast, scoring a birdie on a par 3 hole means completing it in two shots, which is one shot less than the expected score.
The term "birdied" originates from the early days of the sport when small birds were associated with excellent play. If a player managed to score better than expected on a particular hole, it was said that they "shot the bird". Over time, this expression transitioned into the word "birdie".
Birdied is often used by golfers to describe their successful play on a specific hole, indicating that they achieved a score that exceeded expectations. It is a noteworthy accomplishment as it demonstrates skill, precision, and accuracy in executing shots. Birdied reflects a golfer's ability to complete a hole under par, contributing to a lower overall score for the round.
The word "birdied" is derived from the noun "birdie", which originated in golf terminology. The etymology of "birdie" is unclear, but it is believed to have emerged around the late 19th or early 20th century. One theory suggests that it may have been influenced by the slang term "bird", meaning a remarkable or excellent person or thing. Another theory proposes that it could have been a corruption of an earlier term such as "burdie" or "birlie", Scottish dialect words that denoted a small bird. The verb form "birdied" emerged as a past tense or past participle form of "birdie" to describe the act of achieving a score of one stroke below par on a hole in golf, signaling excellence or success.
