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.
The word 'budgie' shows how English reaches across the globe—we borrowed this bird's name from Australian Aboriginal languages, then shortened it in typical English fashion, and now it's used worldwide!
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