BIRDIE Meaning and
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Birdie refers to a term used in various sports, most notably golf, badminton, and table tennis. Specifically, in golf, a birdie represents an achievement achieved when a player completes a hole in one stroke less than par, which is the pre-determined number of strokes it typically takes an expert golfer to complete a hole. For instance, if a hole is classified as a par 4, and a golfer successfully completes it in three strokes, they have achieved a birdie. Similarly, in badminton and table tennis, a birdie refers to the shuttlecock, or cork, that is utilized in the gameplay.
In the context of golf, this term is believed to have originated in the early 20th century from the American slang "bird," which was used to describe anything excellent or outstanding. When golfers began to achieve scores better than par, they started referring to it as a "birdie." This terminology is often expanded upon when players achieve scores two strokes under par, called an "eagle," or three strokes under par, known as an "albatross."
By extension, "birdie" can also be used colloquially to describe a victorious or successful outcome in any situation. This usage stems from the association of a birdie with excellence in the realm of sports, representing a positive accomplishment or achievement beyond expectations.
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Etymology of BIRDIE
The word "birdie" is believed to have originated in the 19th century and is derived from the Middle English word "burde" or "bird", which itself comes from the Old English word "brid". In Old English, "brid" was used to refer to any young bird. By the 19th century, "birdie" was used colloquially to refer to a small bird, specifically a young chicken or fowl. Over time, the term expanded to include various small birds. In the early 20th century, "birdie" gained another meaning in golf, where it refers to scoring one stroke less than par on a hole. It is believed to have originated from the phrase "bird of a hole", implying a successful shot that is comparable to the achievement of a small bird.
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