noun a person who has been in jail or prison, especially repeatedly
Used in novels or stories to depict a character with a history of imprisonment.
A derogatory term used to describe someone with a criminal record.
A slang term used to refer to a person who has been in jail or prison.
Casual usage to refer to someone who has been incarcerated.
A writer may use the term 'jailbird' in a fictional story to describe a character who has a criminal background or has spent time in jail.
A psychologist may use the term 'jailbird' colloquially to describe a client or patient who has a history of criminal behavior or incarceration.
Legal counsel may use the term 'jailbird' informally to refer to a client who has been in jail or has a criminal record.
A law enforcement officer may use the term 'jailbird' to describe a repeat offender or someone with a history of being in and out of jail.