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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  • I'mPhaedra Trethan, using this handy guide to identify the birds chirping in my yard each morning.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • And the birds are chirping their hearts out.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Chirrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrup. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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