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jailbird

noun as in convict

noun as in felon

noun as in inmate

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noun as in prisoner

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When it comes to those sprung Jan. 6 jailbirds, “we know what’s going to happen,” said Bill Carrick, a Democratic campaign strategist.

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Another sees the two jailbirds singing the “Sweet Charity” showstopper “If My Friends Could See Me Now.”

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Trump did not name the witness but said it was a "highly respected lawyer who once represented convicted felon, jailbird and serial fake storyteller and liar, Michael Cohen."

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This subtle, amiable jailbird on temporary leave to the funny farm is saner than the men around him but he’s not necessarily brighter.

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The Duggar family insider added that the jailbird's birthday won't be as difficult of a day for him as his kids' and wife's future milestones will be.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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