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chirpy

UK/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/ US/ˈtʃɜrpi/ rare

adjective

1.

characterized by liveliness and light-heartedness

  • “buoyant spirits”
  • “his quick wit and chirpy humor”
  • “looking bright and well and chirpy”
  • “a perky little widow in her 70s”
Synonyms
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Origin

From chirp + -y.

Phrases

  • chirpy as a cricket

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