chirrup

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the kitten chirruped insistently for her dinner

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chirp
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  • Sean Payton was chirping at Bonitto on the sidelines.
    Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
  • From organized team activities to the early days of training camp, Horn constantly chirped at quarterback Bryce Young in an effort to throw him off his game.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Chirrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrup. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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