chirrup

Definition of chirrupnext
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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  • Ryan Reaves — arguably the NHL’s toughest fighter through his career — was recently chirped by a teammate two decades younger than him for turning 39.
    Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Chirrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrup. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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