What does chirruping mean?
Chirruping means present participle and gerund of chirrup.
Chirruping
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of chirrup.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of chirrup
- The act of producing a chirrup sound.
Example Sentences
the chirrupings of birds
Time passed; Moira grew up, chronologically; but Sir Watney went on treating her as a spoilt child, went on being enchanted by her birdy chirrupings and ingenuousnesses and impertinent enfant-terrible-isms.
Synonyms for chirruping
Antonyms for chirruping
Related Words
Word Forms
- chirrupings
Usage Notes
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How do you use chirruping in a sentence?
the chirrupings of birds
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