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redstart

Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus .

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus . Many of the species have a red tail.

Origin: ; equivalent to . Compare ,. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

Redstart means: Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus . Many of the species have a red tail.. 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

redstart means: Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus . Many of the species have a red tail.. 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.

Heard in the wild
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.68”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.71”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.28”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.58”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.89”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(North America) A species of warbler native to the Americas, , only distantly related to .

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Heard in the wild
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.91”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.29”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.83”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Current detection: Common Redstart 0.21”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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For specific readers

Redstart means: Any of various insectivorous ground-feeding birds, mainly of the genus . Many of the species have a red tail.. 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.

Why is this section here?

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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