chirp
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1chirp

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

  1. The birds were chirping in the trees.
  2. We heard the crickets chirping.

Origin of CHIRP

imitative
First Known Use: 1557

Related to CHIRP

Rhymes with CHIRP

2chirp

noun

Definition 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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