Chirping: meaning, definitions and examples
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chirping
[ ˈtʃɜː.pɪŋ ]
birds
to make a short, high-pitched sound
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The birds were chirping in the trees.
- I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window.
birds
the short, high-pitched sound made by birds
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.