Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

do-bird

noun
/ˈduːbɜːrd/
Definition
A term used chiefly in British English to refer to a person who does small, menial tasks or a person who is overly diligent in performing duties, often to the point of being annoying.
Examples
  • She’s such a do-bird; you can always count on her to organize everything.
  • He doesn’t just complete his work; he’s a real do-bird about it, taking on extra projects.
Meaning
The term ‘do-bird’ implies a person who is always busy doing tasks that may not necessarily need to be done, often seen as a busybody.
Synonyms
  • busybody
  • do-gooder
  • overachiever