Chirping: meaning, definitions and examples

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chirping

 

[ ˈtʃɜː.pɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

birds

to make a short, high-pitched sound

Synonyms

cheep, peep, twitter

Examples of usage

  • The birds were chirping in the trees.
  • I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window.
Context #2 | Noun

birds

the short, high-pitched sound made by birds

Synonyms

cheeping, peeping, twittering

Examples of usage

  • The chirping of the sparrows was a pleasant sound in the morning.
  • I could hear the chirping of crickets in the evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "chirping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chilrear

🇮🇳 चहचहाना

🇩🇪 Zwitschern

🇮🇩 berkicau

🇺🇦 щебетання

🇵🇱 ćwierkanie

🇯🇵 さえずり

🇫🇷 gazouillis

🇪🇸 gorjeo

🇹🇷 cıvıldama

🇰🇷 짹짹거림

🇸🇦 زقزقة

🇨🇿 cvrlikání

🇸🇰 štebotanie

🇨🇳 啁啾

🇸🇮 čivkanje

🇮🇸 tíst

🇰🇿 шиқылдау

🇬🇪 ჩხავილი

🇦🇿 cəh-cəh

🇲🇽 gorjeo

Etymology

The word 'chirping' originated from the Old English word 'cyrpian', which means to make a shrill cry. It has been used to describe the sound of birds since ancient times, with references found in Old English poetry and literature. The onomatopoeic nature of the word captures the sharp, high-pitched sound of birdsong, making it a fitting term to describe this natural phenomenon.

See also: chirp, chirper.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,642, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.