Chirrup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɪɹəp/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Chirrup is a verb meaning (intransitive) To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.
Meaning
(intransitive) To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To express by chirping.
- (transitive) To quicken or animate by chirping.
- A series of chirps, clicks or clucks.
- (figurative, derogatory) A brief, high-pitched, insignificant statement.
Example Sentences
to chirrup a horse
The crickets chirruped their song.
the slight chirrup of a stoppered phial being opened
[…] the music flashed by in delirious chirrups and stampings.
Word Forms
- chirrups
- chirruping
- chirruped
Synonyms for chirrup
Depending on context, synonyms include twitter, cheep, twirp, chirp.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chirp, cheep, twitter, twirp, cherup, chirk.
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