chirp
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verb \ˈchərp\Definition of CHIRP
intransitive verb
: to make a chirp or a sound resembling a chirp
transitive verb
: to utter with a cheerful liveliness <she chirped “good morning”>
Examples of CHIRP
- The birds were chirping in the trees.
- We heard the crickets chirping.
Origin of CHIRP
imitative
First Known Use: 1557
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nounDefinition of CHIRP
: the characteristic short sharp sound especially of a small bird or insect
First Known Use of CHIRP
circa 1586
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