budgie
(ˈbʌdʒɪ)
colloq. abbrev. of budgerigar.
| 1936 W. Watmough Cult of Budgerigar xv. 207 Although Budgies are so hardy..reasonable care should..be exercised to protect them from chills. 1959 ‘A. Gilbert’ Death takes Wife xv. 186 We've got a budgie..that Maureen's teaching to talk. |