for the birds for the birds {adj. phr.}, {slang} Not interesting; dull; silly; foolish; stupid. I think history is for the birds. I saw that movie. It's for the birds. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} {slang} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion