Robin

/ˈrɒb.ɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A small, often brightly colored bird of the family Turdidae, commonly recognized by its orange or red breast.
Every spring, I look forward to seeing the first robin of the season in my garden.
A male given name, often associated with the character Robin Hood.
Robin is planning to attend the conference next week.
An informal term or nickname for a person sharing a first name with a famous Robin, such as Robin Williams.
My friend named Robin loves to decorate her house for the holidays.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'robinet', a diminutive of 'Robert'; originally used to refer to a bird associated with the name.

Common Phrases and Expressions

robin redbreast:
A nickname for the European robin, often used in poetry.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A term used in informal contexts to describe a cheerful or lively person.
She's such a robin, always bringing fun to the group.