Chirp
/tʃɜːrp/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo make a short, high-pitched sound, typically of a bird or insect.
/tʃɜːrp/
To make a short, high-pitched sound.
The sparrow chirped merrily from the branch.
💡 Simply: Imagine a tiny bird singing a little song – that's a chirp!
👶 For kids: A little bird's happy sound.
More Examples
The crickets chirped a soothing song in the evening.
How It's Used
"The crickets chirped all night long."
"The bird chirped a cheerful tune."
A short, high-pitched sound, typically of a bird or insect.
/tʃɜːrp/
A short, high-pitched sound.
A single chirp broke the silence of the forest.
💡 Simply: It's the little sound a tiny bird makes – quick and cheerful!
👶 For kids: A little bird's tiny sound.
More Examples
The chirp of crickets filled the night air.
How It's Used
"I heard a chirp from the bushes."
From Middle English chirpen, from Old English cirpian. Ultimately of imitative origin, mimicking the sound.
The word has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its usage history, primarily referencing the sound of birds and insects.
Memory tip
Think of a cheerful bird's tweet.