railbird in British English
(ˈreɪlˌbɜːd)
noun
horse racing slang
a horse racing aficionado or enthusiast
railbird in American English
(ˈreɪlˌbɜrd)
noun Slang
1.
a spectator at a horse race, esp. one who stands at the rail
2.
a spectator at an automobile race, golf tournament, etc.
3. Loosely
an observer, esp. of a contest
political railbirds' predictions
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