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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  • Sanders then chirped a bit, spun the ball and Jackson picked the ball up and threw it back at Sanders. 5 other plays that caught the Panthers’ attention Here are five other plays that caught the attention of the team on Wednesday.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2025
  • The defense has plenty of guys that can chirp, but none like Roach.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 July 2025
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“Chirrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrup. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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