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Chirruping: meaning, definitions and examples

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chirruping

 

[ ˈtʃɪrəpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound

To make a series of high-pitched, short sounds like those of a bird.

Synonyms

cheep, chirp, twitter.

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Word Description / Examples
chirruping

Typically used to describe the sound made by small birds, often in a repetitive, happy manner. It's a term that evokes a sense of nature and tranquility.

  • The forest was filled with the chirruping of birds at dawn
chirp

Used to describe the short, sharp sound made by birds, insects, or even devices like alarms. It's more general and can be applied to various situations.

  • She woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside her window
twitter

Refers to a series of light, high-pitched sounds made by small birds. It can also imply a state of excitement or activity, often in a rapid, bustling manner.

  • The garden was alive with the twitter of sparrows
cheep

Often used to describe the high-pitched sound made by baby birds or small chicks. It conveys a sense of youth and vulnerability.

  • The baby chicks began to cheep as they scrambled for food

Examples of usage

  • The birds were chirruping in the trees outside my window.
  • She could hear the crickets chirruping in the grass.

Translations

Translations of the word "chirruping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cantar

🇮🇳 चहचहाना (chahchahana)

🇩🇪 zwitschern

🇮🇩 berkicau

🇺🇦 щебетання

🇵🇱 ćwierkanie

🇯🇵 さえずり (saezuri)

🇫🇷 gazouiller

🇪🇸 gorjeo

🇹🇷 cikcik sesi

🇰🇷 지저귀다 (jijeogwida)

🇸🇦 زقزقة (zaqzaqa)

🇨🇿 cvrlikání

🇸🇰 čvirikanie

🇨🇳 啾啾 (jiūjiū)

🇸🇮 čivkanje

🇮🇸 tístandi

🇰🇿 шиқылдау (shyqıldau)

🇬🇪 ჩხავილი (chkhavili)

🇦🇿 cikkildəmək

🇲🇽 gorjeo

Etymology

The word 'chirruping' originated from the combination of 'chirp' and 'chirr', both imitative words that mimic the sound of birds or insects. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe the cheerful and lively sounds made by birds or crickets. Over time, 'chirruping' has become a common word in English literature and nature writing, capturing the melodic and rhythmic nature of bird songs.

See also: chirrup.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,364, 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.