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chirp

UK/t͡ʃɜːp/ US/t͡ʃɚp/ uncommon obsolete slang uk
verb (2) noun (1)

verb

1.

make high-pitched sounds; of birds

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2.

sing in modulation

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noun

1.

a sharp sound made by small birds or insects

Origin

From Middle English *chirpen (attested only in the derivative Middle English chirpinge, cyrpynge, chyrypynge (“chirping”). Compare Middle English chirken and chirmen. More at chirk, chirm. Compare also Middle English chirten (“to smack, chirrup”). Compare German zirpen and Dutch tjirpen.

Phrases

  • chirped-pulse amplification
  • chirping chips
  • chirping cup
  • spotted chirping frog

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