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Chittering: meaning, definitions and examples

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chittering

 

[ ˈʧɪtərɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

communication

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

Synonyms

chirp, chirrup, twitter

Examples of usage

  • She could hear birds chittering in the trees nearby.
  • The tiny squirrel was chittering happily as it climbed the tree.
  • The children were chittering excitedly as they played in the yard.
Context #2 | Noun

animal behavior

A rapid series of high-pitched sounds made by small animals such as birds or rodents

Synonyms

chirping, chirruping, twittering

Examples of usage

  • The chittering of the chipmunks could be heard throughout the forest.
  • The chittering of the birds signaled the arrival of spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "chittering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chilrear

🇮🇳 चहचहाना

🇩🇪 Zwitschern

🇮🇩 berkicau

🇺🇦 щебетання

🇵🇱 ćwierkanie

🇯🇵 さえずり

🇫🇷 gazouillement

🇪🇸 gorjeo

🇹🇷 cıvıltı

🇰🇷 지저귐

🇸🇦 زقزقة

🇨🇿 cvrlikání

🇸🇰 štebotanie

🇨🇳 啁啾

🇸🇮 čivkanje

🇮🇸 tíst

🇰🇿 шиқылдау

🇬🇪 ჭიკჭიკი

🇦🇿 cığıltı

🇲🇽 gorjeo

Etymology

The word 'chittering' is derived from the Middle English word 'chiteren', which means to twitter or chirp. It is often used to describe the high-pitched sounds made by small animals such as birds or rodents. The behavior of chittering is commonly associated with communication, excitement, or signaling. Overall, 'chittering' represents a natural and lively form of vocalization in the animal kingdom.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,123, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.