How Do You Spell YARD BIRD?

Pronunciation: [jˈɑːd bˈɜːd] (IPA)

The term "yard bird" is commonly used in Southern American English to refer to a chicken. The spelling of this word is based on the phonetic pronunciation of the word in this dialect. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /jɑrd bɜrd/. The first syllable is pronounced with the "y" sound, as in "yes" and the second syllable has a broad "a" sound, as in "car". The consonants in both syllables are pronounced with a slight emphasis on the "d" and "b" sounds.

YARD BIRD Meaning and Definition

1. Yard bird, sometimes colloquially spelled as yardbird, is a slang term that originated in the United States. This term has multiple definitions depending on the context in which it is used. Primarily, yard bird refers to a domesticated chicken or fowl that is being raised or kept in someone's yard or backyard. This definition stems from the combination of "yard," representing a small area adjacent to a residential property, and "bird," a common term for a chicken. Thus, a yard bird can be seen as a chicken that is raised in a residential garden or yard setting.

   However, in certain cultural or regional contexts, "yard bird" has taken on additional meanings. For example, in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), it is used to refer to a prisoner or someone incarcerated in a jail or prison. This usage originated during the era of segregation in the southern United States, where prisons commonly had inmates laboring in work gangs and maintaining prison yards. Consequently, "yard bird" became synonymous with a prisoner, particularly focusing on those performing physical labor in the prison yard.

   Overall, the term "yard bird" can refer to a domesticated chicken raised or kept in a residential yard or a prisoner incarcerated in a jail or prison, depending on the context and cultural background.

Common Misspellings for YARD BIRD

• tard bird
• gard bird
• hard bird
• uard bird
• 7ard bird
• 6ard bird
• yzrd bird
• ysrd bird
• ywrd bird
• yqrd bird
• yaed bird
• yadd bird
• yafd bird
• yatd bird
• ya5d bird
• ya4d bird
• yars bird
• yarx bird
• yarc bird
• yarf bird

Etymology of YARD BIRD

The word "yardbird" is a colloquial term in American English that typically refers to someone who is incarcerated or serving a prison sentence. The etymology of the term can be traced back to the early 20th century.

The word "yard" is derived from the term "prison yard", which refers to the outdoor area within a prison where inmates are allowed to exercise and spend time outdoors. The "bird" in "yardbird" is a slang term used to refer to a person. It originated in African American Vernacular English in the late 19th century and became more widely known in the early to mid-20th century.

The term "yardbird" was likely coined in the context of prisons, where inmates were often identified by their location or job within the prison grounds. Over time, the term expanded to encompass any inmate or prisoner.