Budgie

/ˈbʌdʒi/ noun

A small, colorful pet bird, short for 'budgerigar,' commonly kept in cages as a companion animal.

Australian slang shortening of 'budgerigar,' from Australian Aboriginal languages (likely Kamilaroi 'betcherrygah'). Entered English through Australian English.

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