English

Noun

jaybird ‎(plural jaybirds)

1. A jay or blue jay.
   • 1894: Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer Abroad

     "When I say birds of a feather flocks together, it's a metaphorical way of saying -- "

     "But dey don't, Mars Tom. No, sir, 'deed dey don't. Dey ain't no feathers dat's more alike den a bluebird en a jaybird, but ef you waits till you catches dem birds together, you'll -- "

     "Oh, give us a rest! You can't get the simplest little thing through your thick skull. Now don't bother me any more."

2. (US, colloquial) One who talks incessantly.

   Belinda was a jaybird and could prattle on for hours about the latest gossip.

Derived terms

• naked as a jaybird