Yard Bird (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A person serving a sentence in a jail or prison.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Inmate
• Con
• Convict
• Yardbird

Hypernyms

• Prisoner
• Captive

Hyponyms

• Trusty
• Lifer

Meaning ²

A military recruit who is assigned menial tasks.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Yardbird

Hypernyms

• Military Recruit