warbler — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any of various small passerine songbirds, especially of the family Sylviidae (Old World warblers) and Parulidae (New World warblers).

2. Applied formerly to various other passerine bird families, such as the Australian Acanthizidae.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

3. One who warbles.

   Examples

   In lulling strains the feather'd warblers woo.

   And it looked like at first she was just another pop warbler, and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” is a great record, but nothing threatening, nothing strange.

4. A device that makes a warbling sound.

   Examples

   In electronic telephones, this ringer may be a small electronic warbler rather than a bell.

5. A hissy fit.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Slang

Noun

1. a singer; usually a singer who adds embellishments to the song

   Broader terms

   singervocalistvocalizervocaliser

2. a small active songbird

   Broader terms

   oscineoscine bird