Beardie
noun
A breed of small herding dog, known as bearded collie, which is characterized by a long, hairy coat.
She brought her beardie to the dog show, hoping it would win the herding group category.
Often appears as...
- bearded collie
- herding beardie
noun
A person with a beard, specifically a man, often used in a jesting or affectionate way.
My husband is a proud beardie, he even owns a special comb to groom it.
Often appears as...
- my beardie friend
- he's a beardie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A nickname for the Bearded Dragon, a popular type of pet reptile.
We got a new pet beardie from the reptile store.
Often appears as...
- pet beardie
- caring for a beardie
noun
A breed of small herding dog, known as bearded collie, which is characterized by a long, hairy coat.
She brought her beardie to the dog show, hoping it would win the herding group category.
Often appears as...
- bearded collie
- herding beardie
noun
A person with a beard, specifically a man, often used in a jesting or affectionate way.
My husband is a proud beardie, he even owns a special comb to groom it.
Often appears as...
- my beardie friend
- he's a beardie
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A nickname for the Bearded Dragon, a popular type of pet reptile.
We got a new pet beardie from the reptile store.
Often appears as...
- pet beardie
- caring for a beardie
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed
Remember, 'beardie' refers to a specific kind of herding dog with a shaggy coat, not just any dog.
At the park, we saw a beardie rounding up the geese like a pro.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bearded
'Beardie' might suggest all these dogs have beards, but it's about their overall long, furry appearance.
Despite the name, not every beardie's facial hair looks like a traditional beard.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconception
Some might wrongly think 'beardie' means any dog with a beard-like feature, but it's breed-specific.
I initially thought any long-haired dog was a beardie, but I was mistaken.
Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed
Remember, 'beardie' refers to a specific kind of herding dog with a shaggy coat, not just any dog.
At the park, we saw a beardie rounding up the geese like a pro.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bearded
'Beardie' might suggest all these dogs have beards, but it's about their overall long, furry appearance.
Despite the name, not every beardie's facial hair looks like a traditional beard.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconception
Some might wrongly think 'beardie' means any dog with a beard-like feature, but it's breed-specific.
I initially thought any long-haired dog was a beardie, but I was mistaken.
Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed
Remember, 'beardie' refers to a specific kind of herding dog with a shaggy coat, not just any dog.
At the park, we saw a beardie rounding up the geese like a pro.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Bearded
'Beardie' might suggest all these dogs have beards, but it's about their overall long, furry appearance.
Despite the name, not every beardie's facial hair looks like a traditional beard.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Misconception
Some might wrongly think 'beardie' means any dog with a beard-like feature, but it's breed-specific.
I initially thought any long-haired dog was a beardie, but I was mistaken.
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