budgie|ˈbʌdʒɪ| colloq.abbrev. of budgerigar. 1936W. Watmough Cult of Budgerigar xv. 207 Although Budgies are so hardy..reasonable care should..be exercised to protect them from chills.1959‘A. Gilbert’ Death takes Wife xv. 186 We've got a budgie..that Maureen's teaching to talk.