Chirped: meaning, definitions and examples

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chirped

 

[ tสƒษœหrpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

To chirp is to make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound, typically associated with birds or insects. This sound often punctuates the tranquility of nature, especially in the early morning or during quiet evenings. Chirping can serve various purposes such as communication, marking territory, or attracting mates. The chirping sound can vary significantly among different species, contributing to the distinct chorus of sounds heard in various habitats.

Synonyms

peeped, squeaked, tweeted

Examples of usage

  • The birds chirped cheerfully at dawn.
  • I heard the crickets chirping in the grass.
  • As we walked through the forest, we could hear the sparrows chirping.
  • During summer nights, the soothing sounds of the frogs and insects chirping create a peaceful atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "chirped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคนเคšเคนเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zwitschern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkicau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะตะฑะตั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ฤ‡wierkaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใˆใšใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gazouiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trinar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑk cฤฑk etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ €๊ท€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู‚ุฒูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cvrlikat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cvrlikaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธฃๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cvrฤati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถngva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cฤฑฤŸฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trinar

Etymology

The term 'chirp' dates back to the 19th century and is thought to originate from the Middle English word 'chirpen', which itself is derived from the Old English 'cierpan'. The sound that this verb describes has been associated with small birds and insects for a long time. As language evolved, 'chirp' became a more defined term to represent the specific high-pitched sounds commonly made by birds and certain insects like crickets. In modern usage, 'chirp' not only conveys the action of making such sounds but also captures a sense of lively and cheerful communication within nature. Over time, the word has also been adopted in various figurative contexts, such as in digital communication where one might say that a person's notification sound 'chirps' when they receive a message.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,520, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.