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Eighth Blackbird

eighth blackbird ˈātth ˈblak-ˌbərd slang (orig. and chiefly U.S.).

1. verb. to act with commitment and virtuosity; to zap, zip, sock.

2. adjective. having fearless (yet irreverent) qualities.

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3. noun. a flock of songbirds, common in urban areas since 1996.

eighth blackbird lives dangerously. The Chicago-based, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning sextet combines the finesse of a string quartet with the energy of a rock band and the audacity of a storefront theater company. Its musical aerobatics delight, provoke and entertain audiences around the world.

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