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jailbird
UK
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜːd/
US
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜrd/
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jailbird
noun
jailbirds
pl
UK
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜːd/
US
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜrd/
заключённый
The jailbird was released after serving his sentence.
Заключённый был освобождён после отбытия срока.
Additional translations
сиделец
арестант
зэк
Synonyms
inmate
criminal
felon
prisoner
convict
jailbird
adjective
UK
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜːd/
US
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɝːd/
Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to someone who has been in prison
Synonyms
incarcerated
imprisoned
convicted
penal
penitentiary
ex-con
formerly incarcerated
behind bars
Definitions
jailbird
noun
A person who is or has been in prison, especially repeatedly.
The old man was known in the neighborhood as a jailbird, having spent many years behind bars.
jailbird
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of a person who has been in prison.
The actor wore a jailbird outfit for his role as an escaped convict.
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