Chirrup: meaning, definitions and examples

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chirrup

[ ˈtʃɜːrʌp ]

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communication

To utter a series of chirping or squeaky sounds, typically used to describe the sound made by birds or insects.

Synonyms

cheep, chirp, twitter

Examples of usage

The birds chirruped cheerfully in the early morning.
The crickets chirruped in the grass as the sun set.

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sound

A series of chirping or squeaky sounds, resembling the sound made by birds or insects.

Synonyms

cheep, chirp, twitter

Examples of usage

The chirrup of crickets filled the night air.
The chirrup of the songbirds was a delightful melody.

Translations

Translations of the word "chirrup" in other languages:

🇵🇹 piar

🇮🇳 चहचहाना

🇩🇪 zwitschern

🇮🇩 berkicau

🇺🇦 щебетати

🇵🇱 ćwierkać

🇯🇵 さえずる

🇫🇷 pépier

🇪🇸 gorjear

🇹🇷 cıvıldamak

🇰🇷 짹짹거리다

🇸🇦 زقزقة

🇨🇿 štěbetat

🇸🇰 štebotať

🇨🇳 啾啾叫

🇸🇮 čivkati

🇮🇸 tístra

🇰🇿 шыбырлау

🇬🇪 ჭიკჭიკება

🇦🇿 cikildəmək

🇲🇽 gorjear

Word origin

The word 'chirrup' originated from Middle English and is believed to be imitative in nature, mimicking the sound produced by birds or insects. Over time, it has been used to describe the cheerful and melodic sounds made by various creatures in nature, contributing to its association with positivity and liveliness.