jailbird
Translation
jailbird, convict
Examples
He's an old jailbird who knows the system.
He's an old jailbird who knows the system.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) jailbird a person who is or has often been in prison He's an old jailbird who knows the system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: convict, inmate, prisoner, con
Etymology
A compound of 'jail' + 'bird', comparing a person in prison to a caged bird.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bird' that lives in a 'jail'. This is a person who has spent a lot of time in prison.