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Cheeped: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheeped

 

[ ʧiːpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bird sounds

Cheeped is the past tense of cheep, which means to make a short, high-pitched sound or call, typically used by birds. This sound is often associated with small birds, especially chicks, and is often used to communicate with their parents or other chicks.

Synonyms

chirped, peeped, tweeted

Examples of usage

  • The baby chicks cheeped from their nest.
  • As the sun rose, the birds cheeped cheerfully.
  • She heard the tiny birds cheeped in the bushes.
  • The chick cheeped for its mother.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheeped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piou

🇮🇳 चिटचिटाना

🇩🇪 piepste

🇮🇩 berkicau

🇺🇦 пищати

🇵🇱 ćwierkał

🇯🇵 チープ

🇫🇷 piaillé

🇪🇸 chirrió

🇹🇷 cikladı

🇰🇷 짹짹거렸다

🇸🇦 صفر

🇨🇿 cvrčel

🇸🇰 cvrčal

🇨🇳 啾啾

🇸🇮 cvrčal

🇮🇸 pipra

🇰🇿 шиқылдады

🇬🇪 ჭიკჭიკი

🇦🇿 cığırdı

🇲🇽 chirrió

Etymology

The word 'cheep' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English term 'chepen' which means to utter a sound similar to a chirp. This term itself can be traced back further to Old English 'cēpan', a verb that reflected the sounds made by small birds. The evolution of the word illustrates the sound imitative nature of language, where words are formed based on the sounds they describe. In the context of English, 'cheep' has remained closely associated with young birds, particularly as they begin communicating with their surroundings. The addition of the suffix 'ed' in 'cheeped' aligns with the regular formation of past tense in English verbs, showcasing the linguistic patterns present in the development of the language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,368, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.