chirruped

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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  • 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
  • Deep breathing could be heard; birds chirped loudly outside; spectators murmured on the periphery.
    Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Chirruped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirruped. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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