chirrup
chirrup Lexical Profile
chirrup Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A series of short, high-pitched sounds made by a small bird or an insect such as a cricket.
"The morning air was filled with the cheerful chirrups of sparrows in the hedgerow."
A clicking or sucking sound made with the lips, typically used to urge on a horse or attract the attention of a pet.
"With a quick chirrup and a gentle flick of the reins, the driver set the pony in motion."
• verb
To make repeated short, high-pitched sounds (especially of a small bird or insect).
"Crickets chirruped steadily in the warm grass outside the cabin window."
To say something in a lively, cheerful, and high-pitched tone of voice.
""Good morning to you all!" she chirruped as she breezed into the office."
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century as an alteration of 'chirp', representing a more prolonged or trilling imitative sound.