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”
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Examples of chirp in a Sentence
The birds were chirping in the trees.
We heard the crickets chirping.
Origin and Etymology of chirp
imitative
chirp
Definition of chirp
: the characteristic short sharp sound especially of a small bird or insect
First Known Use of chirp
circa 1586
CHIRP Defined for English Language Learners
chirp
playDefinition of chirp for English Language Learners
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: to make a short high-pitched sound
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: to say (something) in a cheerful and lively way
CHIRP Defined for Kids
Definition of chirp for Students
: the short high-pitched sound made by crickets and some small birds
Definition of chirp for Students
chirped
;chirping
: to make a short high-pitched sound We heard insects chirping.
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