goofus bird

noun

A backwards-flying bird that builds its nest upside down, according to lumberjack folklore.

Meanings

noungoofus bird (plural goofus birds)

plural goofus birds

  1. USartsA backwards-flying bird that builds its nest upside down, according to lumberjack folklore.
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