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verb (used without object)
1.
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
2.
to make any similar sound: The children chirped with amusement.
verb (used with object)
3.
to sound or utter in a chirping manner: The little girl chirped her joy.
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noun
4.
a chirping sound.
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Word Origin & History
chirp
mid-15c., echoic var. of M.E. chirken "to twitter" (late 14c.), from O.E. cearcian "to creak, gnash."
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