Cheeping: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used to describe the sound made by small birds, especially young chicks. It indicates a high-pitched, repetitive sound.

• The nest was full of cheeping as the mother bird returned with food

Commonly used to describe the short, high-pitched sounds made by birds. In modern usage, it also refers to a social media post on Twitter.

• The canary's tweet was cheerful
• She shared the news in a tweet last night

Typically used to describe the short, sharp sounds made by small birds or insects like crickets. It can also be used metaphorically to describe brief comments or remarks.

• The sparrow chirped energetically at dawn
• He chirped in with his opinion during the meeting

This word is often used for very soft, high-pitched sounds made by small animals or birds. It may also describe a quick glance or a small, tentative sound made by a person.

• The baby bird gave a tiny peep from its nest
• She didn't utter a peep after being scolded

Commonly refers to the high-pitched sounds made by young birds, especially chicks. It gives a sense of youth and dependency.

• The sound of cheeping filled the barn as the chicks called for their mother

Focuses on the social media action of posting a tweet on Twitter. It can also mean the sounds made by small birds but is more commonly used in the social media context today.

• She spent the afternoon tweeting about her experiences at the new café

Used to describe the repeated short, sharp sounds made by birds or insects like crickets. It's often associated with nature's ambiance.

• Early in the morning, you can hear birds chirping outside the window

Describes the high-pitched sounds made by young birds but can also refer to quiet, brief sounds or glimpses. It can convey a sense of curiosity or secrecy.

• The baby birds were peeping from their nest, eager for their next meal