mockingbird Meaning & Definition
/ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/
What Does Mockingbird Mean?
As a noun, mockingbird means Any of various long-tailed American songbirds of the genera Mimus and Melanotis, noted for their ability to mimic calls of other birds. It can also mean Synonym of tui (“a species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand”).
Word Facts for Mockingbird
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmɒkɪŋbɜːd/ |
| Synonyms | mocker and mimus polyglotktos |
| Plural | mockingbirds |
Mockingbird Definition (Noun)
- Any of various long-tailed American songbirds of the genera Mimus and Melanotis, noted for their ability to mimic calls of other birds.
- Synonym of tui (“a species of honeyeater, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae, a bird which is endemic to New Zealand”).
Noun
- A long-tailed American songbird of the Mimidae family, noted for its ability to mimic calls of other birds.
Synonyms of Mockingbird
mockermimus polyglotktos
Mockingbird synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mockingbird (plural mockingbirds)
Words That Rhyme With Mockingbird
Origin of Mockingbird
From mocking + bird, from the ability of the birds to mimic sounds and, in some cases, hum as a wake-up call.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mockingbird
What part of speech is mockingbird?
Mockingbird is a noun.
What is another word for mockingbird?
You can replace mockingbird with words such as mocker and mimus polyglotktos. See the full list of mockingbird synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mockingbird?
The plural of mockingbird is mockingbirds.