Meaning & use
jailbird
A person who is currently in jail or who has a history of being imprisoned.
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The old jailbird liked to tell stories about his years behind bars.
Neighbors whispered that the new tenant was a jailbird just released last month.
A note on using this word
Jailbird is informal and often carries a joking or mildly disapproving tone rather than strict legal precision.
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