jailbird
Example Sentences
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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.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023
Tony Sirico, a one-time jailbird who achieved fame as mobster Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri in “The Sopranos,” died Friday, his brother the Rev. Robert Sirico said on Facebook.
From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2022
One of the most significant parts of the film for her is the love story between Israel and her partner in crime, a ruined jailbird dandy called Jack Hock, played by Richard E Grant.
From The Guardian • Jan. 14, 2019
The jailbird appeared well behaved and was taken into custody without incident, authorities said.
From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2016
“How about a kiss for your jailbird brother?” he said.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
