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- pronunciation:
- chuhrp
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
chirps, chirping, chirped |
| definition: |
to make a short sound with a high pitch.
The birds outside my window start to chirp at sunrise.- synonyms:
- cheep, twitter
- similar words:
- peep
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| related words: |
chatter |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the sound made by chirping.
At the sight of a squirrel, the bird gave a loud chirp and flew off.- synonyms:
- cheep, twitter
- similar words:
- peep
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| derivations: |
chirpingly (adv.), chirper (n.) |
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