How do you use "Birdbrain" in a sentence?

You birdbrain! That birdbrain forgot again. Don't be such a birdbrain.

Birdbrain

Q: What does "Birdbrain" mean?

A stupid person; someone with a tiny brain. 'Birdbrain' suggests someone has a brain as small as a bird's—tiny and incapable of complex thought. A mild, somewhat humorous insult. Ironic since some birds are quite intelligent.

Slang Term AmericanBritish ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: A stupid person; someone with a tiny brain.

蠢人；脑子很小的人。

Una persona estúpida; alguien con un cerebro diminuto.

バカな人。脳みそが小さい人。

새대가리, 바보

'Birdbrain' suggests someone has a brain as small as a bird's—tiny and incapable of complex thought. A mild, somewhat humorous insult. Ironic since some birds are quite intelligent.

'Birdbrain'暗示某人的大脑像鸟脑一样小——微小且无法进行复杂思考。是一个温和、略带幽默的侮辱语。讽刺的是，有些鸟其实相当聪明。

'Birdbrain' sugiere que alguien tiene un cerebro tan pequeño como el de un pájaro: diminuto e incapaz de pensamientos complejos. Un insulto leve y algo humorístico. Irónico, ya que algunos pájaros son bastante inteligentes.

「Birdbrain」は鳥の脳みそほど小さく、複雑な思考ができないことを示唆します。軽い、ややユーモラスな侮辱語です。一部の鳥はかなり賢いので皮肉な表現でもあります。

새처럼 작은 뇌를 가지고 있다는 뜻. 어리석음을 나타내는 순한 욕설이다.

Examples

You birdbrain!
你这个鸟脑子！
¡Cabeza de chorlito!
この鳥頭！
이 새대가리!
That birdbrain forgot again.
那个笨蛋又忘了
Ese cabeza de chorlito se olvidó otra vez
あの鳥頭がまた忘れた
저 새대가리가 또 깜빡했어.
Don't be such a birdbrain.
别那么笨了
No seas tan cabeza de chorlito
そんなに鳥頭になるな
그렇게 새대가리처럼 굴지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːdbreɪn/

Usage Guide

Context: mild insult

Tone: teasing, exasperated

✓ Do Say

Mild, humorous insult
温和、幽默的侮辱语
Insulto leve y humorístico
軽い、ユーモラスな侮辱語
가벼운, 유머러스한 모욕어

✗ Don't Say

Not very strong
侮辱力度不太强
No es un insulto muy fuerte
あまり強い侮辱ではない
모욕의 강도가 약하다

Common Mistakes

Actually, many birds are smart

Origin & History

Refers to the small brain size of birds (though birds like crows are actually intelligent). The insult suggests someone's brain is too small for proper thought. American origin.

Etymology: Bird + brain (small brain)

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Cartoons

Regional notes: American origin, universal now.

Variations

BirdbrainBirdbrained