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chirp: Meaning and Definition of

chirp

Pronunciation: (chûrp), [key]
— v.i.
  1. to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
  2. to make any similar sound: The children chirped with amusement.
—v.t.
  1. to sound or utter in a chirping manner: The little girl chirped her joy.
—n.
  1. a chirping sound.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
chiropteran chirpy
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