| 释义 |
Definition of cheeper in English: cheepernoun ˈtʃiːpə 1A bird or other animal which cheeps; especially a young partridge or grouse. 2Scottish and English regional (northern). The meadow pipit, Anthus pratensis, which has a plaintive call. Usually with distinguishing word. Now rare. 3Scottish informal. A kiss, especially a light one; a peck.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From cheep + -er. Definition of cheeper in US English: cheepernounˈtʃiːpə 1A bird or other animal which cheeps; especially a young partridge or grouse. 2Scottish and English regional (northern). The meadow pipit, Anthus pratensis, which has a plaintive call. Usually with distinguishing word. Now rare. 3Scottish informal. A kiss, especially a light one; a peck.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From cheep + -er. |