FOR THE BIRDS Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

for the birds

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Definition of for the birds

as in silly

so foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter She thought the long philosophical discussions of her friends were for the birds.

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Recent Examples of for the birds Leave some for the birds to enjoy during winter, and collect some seeds for yourself. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026 The hospital called Hahn, asking for help finding a solution for the birds that had fallen out of their nests. — Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026 Most of us bird-lovers buy the birdseed for the birds and aren’t interested in sharing with any four-legged critters. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Since then, flamboyances of flamingos—the collective noun for the birds—have competed with oranges to symbolize the state. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the birds

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