birdy

Etymology

bird + -y

adj

1. Resembling or characteristic of a bird.
   He was a brisk and birdy little man with a chirping, cheerful voice; and, although he was almost ninety, he always seemed to be in good health and was still immensely active. 1940, Thomas Wolfe, You Can't Go Home Again
2. (of a gun dog) Excited due to having encountered a bird or its scent.
   I think your dog is getting birdy.
3. (Canada, colloquial) Alternative form of bird (“easy to pass”).
   HSP3U: Intro to anthropology, sociology, psychology. I took it in gr 10 elearning summer, so i had a final exam and final culminating. I ended w a 96%. Def possible to get above 90, just work hard. Perfect if you need an intro to soc science. A birdy course and vry interesting. Jul 20 2021, eddieformula, “INCOMING GRADE 11 OR 12 ONTARIO STUDENTS? My advice on grade 11 and 12 course selection/tips”, in Reddit, r/OntarioGrade12s

noun

1. (rare) Alternative spelling of birdie