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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024chirp /tʃɜrp/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Animal Behaviorthe short, sharp sound made by small birds.
- any similar sound, esp. of a cheerful, excited tone:She let out a chirp of delight.
v. - Animal Behavior to make the sound of a chirp:[no object]Birds chirped outside my window.
- to say or express with such a sound:[used with quotations]"Good morning!'' she chirped happily.
chirp•er, n. [countable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024chirp (chûrp),USA pronunciation v.i. - Animal Behaviorto make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
- to make any similar sound:The children chirped with amusement.
v.t. - Animal Behaviorto sound or utter in a chirping manner:The little girl chirped her joy.
n. - Animal Behaviora chirping sound.
- 1400–50; late Middle English chyrpynge (gerund, gerundive); expressive word akin to cheep, chirk, etc.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: chirp /tʃɜːp/ vb (intransitive)- (esp of some birds and insects) to make a short high-pitched sound
- to speak in a lively fashion
n - a chirping sound, esp that made by a bird
Etymology: 15th Century (as chirpinge, gerund): of imitative originˈchirper n |