Chippering: meaning, definitions and examples
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chippering
[ หtสษชpษrษชล ]
making sounds
Chippering refers to the act of making a series of quick, cheerful sounds or chirps, often imitating the sounds made by small birds. This term is commonly used in the context of animal behavior, specifically relating to birds and sometimes small mammals. The sound is typically light-hearted and lively, contributing to an atmosphere of joy or liveliness. Chippering can also describe a person who is in high spirits and vocalizes their happiness.
Synonyms
chirping, singing, twittering.
Examples of usage
- The birds were chippering happily in the morning sun.
- Children were chippering excitedly during the picnic.
- I heard chippering sounds coming from the bushes.
- The chippering of the squirrels added to the ambiance of the park.
Translations
Translations of the word "chippering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chipar
- fazer chip
- cortar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช chippen
๐ฎ๐ฉ chip
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฑััะตะบ
๐ต๐ฑ chipowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท chipage
๐ช๐ธ chipado
๐น๐ท chip yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์นฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ ฤipovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ chipovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤipiranje
๐ฎ๐ธ chiping
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะฟัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ chiplemek
๐ฒ๐ฝ chipado
Etymology
The word 'chippering' is derived from the Middle English term 'chipren', which is a frequentative form of 'chip', referring to the sound made by small birds. The etymology traces back to various Germanic roots, ultimately connecting to a sound imitation rather than a direct lexical predecessor. In the context of ornithology, 'chipping' refers to a specific sound that many small birds make, characterized by a series of short, sharp notes. Over time, the term has evolved in both usage and meaning, extending beyond just avian sounds to describe any light and cheerful vocalizations. The cheerful connotation of the word is often utilized to envelop a sense of lightness and joy, making it a favorite in literary contexts that aim to portray a joyous atmosphere.