gaolbird

gaolbird
noun
a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly
Syn: ↑jail bird, ↑jailbird
Hypernyms: ↑criminal, ↑felon, ↑crook, ↑outlaw, ↑malefactor

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jailˈbird or gaolˈbird noun (informal)
Someone who often is, has been, or should be in jail
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Main Entry:jail

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