Cheeping Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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cheeping

[ˈtʃiːpɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

sound

To make a series of high-pitched sounds like a bird or a small rodent.

Synonyms

chirp, peep, tweet.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
cheeping	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
tweet	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
chirp	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
peep	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

Examples of usage

The birds were cheeping in the trees outside my window.
The baby mouse cheeped for its mother.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

sound

A series of high-pitched sounds like those made by a bird or a small rodent.

Synonyms

chirping, peeping, tweeting.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
cheeping	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
tweeting	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
chirping	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
peeping	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

Examples of usage

The cheeping of the chicks could be heard from the barn.
The cheeping of the baby hamsters was adorable.

Translations

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Origin of 'cheeping'

The word 'cheeping' originated from the Old English word 'ciepan', which meant to cry out or utter a high-pitched sound. Over time, the word evolved to specifically refer to the high-pitched sounds made by birds or small animals. The use of 'cheeping' to describe these sounds has been documented in literature dating back to the Middle Ages.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,710, 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.

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