dead-birder

Definition

A socially awkward office person who anonymously leaves random trinkets on pretty coworkers' desks to impress them—like a creepy bird leaving "gifts" on your porch. Unwanted office admiration with zero social awareness.

Example Usage

The office dead-birder was so into the new intern that he left his dusty company picnic koozies on her chair.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dead-birder&defid=8176551)

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