What does CHIRP mean?

Chirp 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

a. (Noun) A short, high-pitched sound made by birds or insects.
b. (Verb) To make a short, high-pitched sound, like a bird or insect.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /tʃɜrp/
UK: /tʃɜːp/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "chirp" originated in the Middle English period from the Old English word "cyrp" which means to "chirp" or "twitter". It is commonly used to describe the sound made by birds or insects. It can also be used to describe a short, high-pitched sound made by electronic devices or machines.

5. Synonyms:

tweet, chirrup, cheep, peep, warble

6. Related Words:

tweet, chirp, cheep, peep, trill

7. Example Sentences:
  • The bird let out a loud chirp.
  • The crickets chirped loudly in the night.
  • The smoke alarm chirped to indicate a low battery.
  • He heard the chirp of his phone and knew he had a new message.


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