Birdieing

/ˈbɜːrdiɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of 'birdie'; the act of scoring a birdie in golf or attempting to do so.

Etymology

From the noun 'birdie' with the present participle suffix '-ing', describing the ongoing action of achieving sub-par golf scores.

Kelly Says

Golfers often say someone is 'birdieing the back nine,' which creates a sense of momentum and heat—the term itself suggests the player has caught a rhythm where excellence becomes almost automatic.

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