chirp

noun
UK: /tʃɜːp/
US: /tʃɝːp/

  1. A short, high-pitched sound, like that made by small birds or some insects.

    1. I heard a faint chirp outside my window early this morning.
    2. The constant chirp of crickets filled the warm summer night air with sound.

Synonyms

tweet peep cheep warble
chirp verb

  1. To make a short, high-pitched sound, like that of a bird.

    1. The birds chirp in the trees.
    2. Little sparrows chirp merrily around the bird feeder in the garden.

  2. To say something in a cheerful or lively way.

    1. "Good morning!" she chirp as she walked in.
    2. "That's great news!" he chirp with a smile and a pat on the back.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "chirp" is /tʃɜːp/ in British English and /tʃɝːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chirp": tweet, peep, cheep, warble.

Example usage of "chirp": "I heard a faint chirp outside my window early this morning.". More examples on the page.