chirp Synonyms
Another word for chirp
• noun (Context 1)
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 cheep of sparrows outside the bedroom window."
• verb (Context 2)
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."
• noun (Context 3)
A short, high-pitched electronic beep or signal emitted by a device or telecommunications system.
"The smoke detector emitted a brief beep every minute to indicate that its battery was running low."
• verb (Context 4)
To say something in a lively, cheerful, and high-spirited manner.
""Good morning, everyone!" she chirped as she walked into the office kitchen."
• noun (Context 5)
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 (Context 6)
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."
Opposites of chirp
The opposite of chirp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: