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chirping

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present participle of chirp

Synonyms of chirping

to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
  • the sparrows were chirping up a storm in the backyard

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“Chirping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirping. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.

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