chirruped

Definition of chirrupednext
past tense of chirrup
as in chirped
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the kitten chirruped insistently for her dinner

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chirped
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  • But then, from the safe house, the radio chirped.
    Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Chirruped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirruped. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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