Bird-on-a-wire Share definition Flag Quiet, lonely, isolated female employee. Similar to a hermit or recluse in a workspace. Look at that "bird-on-a-wire", she probably has 15 cats. Bird-on-a-wire by bird-on-a-wire December 31, 2011 0 0 Get merch Get the Bird-on-a-wire mug. Buy Now — $32.95 See more merch