Chirping: meaning, definitions and examples

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chirping

[ˈtʃɜː.pɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Verb}

birds

to make a short, high-pitched sound

Synonyms

cheep, peep, twitter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
chirping	Commonly used to describe the sound birds make, soft and pleasant, often during the daytime. The robins were chirping outside the window The garden was full of chirping birds
twitter	Describes a series of short, high-pitched sounds made by birds, often continuous and musical. The sparrows were twittering in the trees The morning was filled with the twitter of songbirds
cheep	Usually refers to the high-pitched sound of small birds or young chicks. The baby birds cheeped loudly, waiting for their mother You could hear the chicks cheeping in the nest
peep	Often denotes a small, faint sound, can refer to birds or a cautious, subtle noise. We could hardly hear the little bird peeping The mouse let out a tiny peep

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
chirping	Chirping is generally used to describe the sound that small birds make. It can also be used to describe a similar high-pitched sound made by insects like crickets. The birds were chirping happily in the morning. We could hear the crickets chirping in the grass.
twittering	Twittering is primarily used to describe a series of light, musical sounds made by birds. It can also be used to describe people talking lightly and rapidly. We woke up to the sound of birds twittering outside our window. The children were twittering excitedly at the playground.
cheeping	Cheeping is typically used to describe the soft, high-pitched sounds that young birds or chicks make. The baby chicks were cheeping loudly from the nest. You could hear the cheeping of the newly hatched birds.
peeping	Peeping is often used to describe the small, quick sounds made by young birds but can also imply a brief, high-pitched noise. The ducklings were peeping as they followed their mother. I heard some peeping sounds coming from the bushes.

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word 'chirp' comes from Middle English 'chirpen,' which means to make a short, sharp sound.
Related words in other languages include 'trille' in French, reflecting similar sharp sounds in nature.

Nature

Many birds use chirping to communicate with each other, signaling everything from danger to finding mates.
Insects like crickets also chirp, using stridulation (rubbing their wings together) to create sound, especially at night.

Science

Chirping can vary by species, location, and even individual birds, each with a unique 'song' or call.
Research shows that some birds can adjust their chirp patterns to mimic other birds, enhancing their communication skills.

Cultural Significance

Chirping is often associated with the arrival of spring, symbolizing renewal and the reawakening of nature.
In many cultures, the sound of chirping is seen as a sign of good luck or prosperity, often representing harmony in the environment.

Pop Culture

Chirping sounds are commonly used in films and cartoons to convey a lively, cheerful atmosphere.
Songs and poems often mention chirping to evoke feelings of peace, nature, and happiness, reminiscent of playful days outdoors.

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

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.

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