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chirk
I. \ˈchərk, -ə̄k\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English chirken, charken, from Old English cearcian to creak, gnash — more at crack
intransitive verb
1. : to make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or chirping noise (as of a door, a mouse, or a bird)
< the birds ceased from cheeping and chirking — Gwyn Jones >
2. archaic : to chirp like a bird : chirrup
3. : to become cheerful : cheer — usually used with up
transitive verb
: to make cheerful : cheer — usually used with up
II. adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: probably from chirk (I)
dialect : in good spirits : lively, cheerful |