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chirp

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of chirp

to make a short sharp sound like a small bird

  • the sparrows were chirping up a storm in the backyard
Synonyms of chirp

cheep, chirrup, chitter, jargon, peep, pip, pipe, tweet, twitter
Words Related to chirp

cackle, chatter, jabber

sing, trill, warble

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  1. See words that rhyme with chirp Dictionary: Definition of chirp Spanish Central: Translation of chirp Nglish: Translation of chirp for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about chirp

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