[churp] 
| 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. |
| 3. | to sound or utter in a chirping manner: The little girl chirped her joy. |
| 4. | a chirping sound. |
| chirp (chûrp) n. A short, high-pitched sound, such as that made by a small bird or an insect. intr.v. chirped, chirp·ing, chirps To make a short, high-pitched sound. [Middle English *chirpen, of imitative origin.] |
