chirrup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.
  2. To express by chirping.
  3. To quicken or animate by chirping.
noun
  1. A series of chirps, clicks or clucks.
  2. A brief, high-pitched, insignificant statement.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃɪɹəp/ /ˈt͡ʃɜɹəp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-chirrup.wav

Word forms

chirrup chirrups chirruping chirruped

Etymology

Variant of chirp.

Derived words

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