Definitions for catbirds

catbirds cat·bird

Spelling: [kat-burd]
IPA: /ˈkætˌbɜrd/

Catbirds is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 403 anagrams from letters in catbirds (abcdirst).

Definitions for catbirds

noun

  1. any of several American or Australian birds having catlike cries, especially Dumetella carolinensis (gray catbird) of North America.

Origin of catbirds

An Americanism dating back to 1700-10; cat + bird

Examples for catbirds

It was this spring, too, that he became acquainted with the catbird.

There's no question that Republicans are sitting in the catbird's seat.

He can mew like a cat, and it is for this reason that he is called “catbird.”

You might have thought that with Borders shutting down, Barnes and Noble would be sitting in the catbird seat.

Then Mr. catbird came out of the bush and apologized like the gentleman he was.

Though she does not mew and scream as did the catbird, she is just as anxious, you may be sure.

Like many other birds, the catbird is kind to others in trouble.

If not, the first catbird he meets is the cleverest of the two.

Equally real was the catbird on the hedge as we came down toward the station.

“Putin's aim is to show that he is in the catbird seat, and there is nothing we can do about it,” this former officer said.

Word Value for catbirds
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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