What does Jail bird mean?

Tronkvoël (Prison regular) For example: "Known jail bird (Known prison regular)"

Where does the slang word Jail bird come from?

Jail bird is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Jail bird

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Jail bird definition 1

Tronkvoël (Prison regular)

"Known jail bird (Known prison regular)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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