jailbird

UK
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜːd/
US
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜrd/

Translations

jailbirdnoun
jailbirds
pl
UK
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜːd/
US
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜrd/
The jailbird was released after serving his sentence.
Заключённый был освобождён после отбытия срока.
Additional translations
jailbirdadjective
UK
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɜːd/
US
/ˈdʒeɪl.bɝːd/
Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to someone who has been in prison
Synonyms

Definitions

jailbirdnoun
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.
jailbirdadjective
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.