Chirpy: meaning, definitions and examples
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chirpy
[ ˈtʃɪrpi ]
describing sound
The term 'chirpy' refers to a lively, cheerful, or upbeat sound. It is often used to describe the sounds made by small birds, particularly when they are singing or calling out in a joyous manner. Additionally, it can characterize a person's demeanor or behavior when they are particularly cheerful or animated. The word evokes a sense of lightness and happiness, making it a favorite in descriptions of nature or spirited conversations.
Synonyms
bright, buoyant, cheerful, joyful, lively
Examples of usage
- The chirpy birds filled the morning air.
- She has a chirpy personality that lifts everyone's mood.
- The kid's chirpy laughter echoed across the playground.
Translations
Translations of the word "chirpy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chirpy
- alegre
- cantarolante
🇮🇳 chirpy
- चहकता
- खुशहाल
🇩🇪 chirpy
- zwitschernd
- fröhlich
🇮🇩 chirpy
- ceria
- berkicau
🇺🇦 chirpy
- щебетливий
- веселий
🇵🇱 chirpy
- ćwierkający
- wesoły
🇯🇵 chirpy
- チルピ
- 陽気な
🇫🇷 chirpy
- gazouillant
- joyeux
🇪🇸 chirpy
- cantarín
- alegre
🇹🇷 chirpy
- cıvıl cıvıl
- neşeli
🇰🇷 chirpy
- 지저귀는
- 명랑한
🇸🇦 chirpy
- زقزوق
- مرح
🇨🇿 chirpy
- cvrlikající
- veselý
🇸🇰 chirpy
- čvirikajúci
- veselý
🇨🇳 chirpy
- 唧唧喳喳的
- 快乐的
🇸🇮 chirpy
- žvrgolenje
- veselo
🇮🇸 chirpy
- þyngjandi
- glaður
🇰🇿 chirpy
- шиқылдаған
- қуанышты
🇬🇪 chirpy
- ჭიკჭიკი
- მხიარული
🇦🇿 chirpy
- çırpınan
- şən
🇲🇽 chirpy
- trinar
- alegre
Word origin
The word 'chirpy' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the verb 'chirp.' The verb itself stems from the Middle English word 'chirpen,' which is an imitative form likely mimicking the sound produced by small birds. Over time, 'chirpy' evolved from describing the specific sound to embodying the cheerful and lively essence often associated with such sounds. The playful and joyful connotations have allowed it to blossom in usage, especially in literature and everyday conversation. Its adoption is often seen in contexts relating to nature and human expressions of cheerfulness, showcasing its versatility in the English language.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,958, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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