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chelp

/ tʃɛlp /

verb

  1. (esp of women or children) to chatter or speak out of turn

    she's always chelping at the teacher

  2. (of birds) to squeak or chirp


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Word History and Origins

Origin of chelp1

C19: perhaps from ch ( irp ) + ( y ) elp

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Example Sentences

Ha'e much more o' thy chelp, my young jockey, an' I'll rattle my fist about thee.

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