chirp
chirp Lexical Profile
chirp Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A short, sharp, high-pitched sound made by a small bird or an insect such as a cricket or grasshopper.
"We woke up at dawn to the cheerful chirp of sparrows outside the bedroom window."
A short, high-pitched electronic beep or signal emitted by a device or telecommunications system.
"The smoke detector emitted a brief chirp every minute to indicate that its battery was running low."
North American A witty taunt, jeer, or piece of trash talk directed at an opponent, especially in ice hockey and other sports.
"The veteran defenseman is famous across the league for his relentless chirps from the bench."
• verb
To make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound (characteristic of small birds, crickets, or electronic alarms).
"Crickets chirped steadily in the tall grass as the warm summer evening settled in."
To say something in a lively, cheerful, and high-spirited manner.
""Good morning, everyone!" she chirped as she walked into the office kitchen."
North American To taunt, tease, or direct trash talk at an opponent or referee during a game.
"The players were warned by the referee to stop chirping each other between plays."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in Middle English as 'chirpen' or 'cherpen', the word is of imitative (onomatopoeic) origin, mimicking the high-pitched vocalizations of small birds.