jailbird
Example Sentences
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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."
From Salon
In addition to hanging by the pool during their trip, the jailbirds spent some quality time with their friends.
From Fox News
Slick jailbird Reggie hits the street with sloppy policeman Jack, this time to nab a drug king.
From Los Angeles Times
It was hard to watch – the jailbird boyfriend, the long sleeves and glassy distance at family holidays, protective services removing Claudine’s five children.
From The Guardian
That may be a hypothetical example, but I met one elderly jailbird whose experience was almost identical.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
