as in peeping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
the sparrows were chirping up a storm in the backyard
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Recent Examples of chirping
Swallows chirping from a newspaper nest above a doorway.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The sound of cars has disappeared in the wealthy El Vedado neighborhood, where the soundscape of chirping birds has reemerged.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Since buying controlling interest of the club, Overland Park billionaire Peter Mallouk has been vocal about spending money to make the club better, even chirping in some fan social media comments.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Redshirt junior safety Cole Martin admitted that the offensive and defensive units were chirping at each other inside the locker room prior to the start of the day.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
This is something understandably frustrated fans have been chirping about for years.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
No noise except the beautiful sound of birds [chirping].
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
The sound of cars has disappeared in the wealthy El Vedado neighborhood, where the soundscape of chirping birds has reemerged.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Since buying controlling interest of the club, Overland Park billionaire Peter Mallouk has been vocal about spending money to make the club better, even chirping in some fan social media comments.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Redshirt junior safety Cole Martin admitted that the offensive and defensive units were chirping at each other inside the locker room prior to the start of the day.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
This is something understandably frustrated fans have been chirping about for years.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
No noise except the beautiful sound of birds [chirping].
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirping
Verb
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An extremely nosy alligator was found sitting on the porch of a coastal North Carolina home, peeping through the glass storm door, photos show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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During fall leaf-peeping season, traffic on the pass has to be regulated.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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There are fewer song sparrows cheeping amid the shrubs and grasses.—
Sarah Kaplan,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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These sounds, from the smallest cheeping bird, to the booming bark-like call of a Sambar deer, help in finding this most magnificent of big cats.—
Lauren DeCarlo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2019
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The group set out in the park to investigate chittering sounds that turned out to be a couple of white-breasted nut hatches.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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But given all the fandom debate that surrounded Amazon’s first two seasons of its The Lord of the Rings prequel series, The Rings of Power, not having Tolkien rage-tweeting about the show’s Harfoots has to be a blessing.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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The president is tweeting about his genocidal fantasies in Iran.—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Against a palette of softly glitching synth, Zelda flute, and twittering mechanical birds, the song circles feelings of uncertainty about commitment, sacrifice, and choosing one’s true path.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hardcore Survivor fans love to discuss and debate the intricacies of the game and their favorite seasons and winners in the same way that sports fans enjoy chattering nonstop about their teams.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Feb. 2026
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This is the shelter’s busiest season, making for the film’s most vibrant, chattering section, and Hélène adapts well to the rhythm and volume of whatever company rolls in, while occasionally retreating to the woods for some respite.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a now-viral clip, Carpenter overheard someone from the crowd trilling during her set for Weekend 1 and asked if the audience member was yodeling.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2026
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Sounds of loud trilling shouts after silent hunts, and singing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Chirping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirping. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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