RAILBIRD


Meaning of RAILBIRD in English

/rayl"berrd'/ , n. Informal

1. a horse-racing fan who watches races or workouts from the railing along the track.

2. any kibitzer or self-styled critic or expert.

[ 1890-95, Amer.; RAIL 1 + BIRD in sense "frequenter," as in JAILBIRD, YARDBIRD ]

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