Jabiru means: A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
jabiru
A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.
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Australia
#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.
He's a jabiru - the only Australian stork.
Origin: From a term such as , said to mean either "swollen neck" or "one that spits". Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents
Jabiru means: A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
jabiru means: A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Cluster: general
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Australia
#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia) The black-necked stork, .
He's a jabiru - the only Australian stork.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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