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chirp⋅y

  [chur-pee]
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–adjective, chirp⋅i⋅er, chirp⋅i⋅est.
1. chirping or tending to chirp: chirpy birds.
2. cheerful; lively; gay.
Origin:
1830–40; chirp + -y 1

Related forms:
chirp⋅i⋅ly, adverb
chirp⋅i⋅ness, noun
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chirp·y   (chûr'pē)   
n.  

  1. Characterized by chirping tones: a bird with a chirpy song.

  2. Tending to chirp: a chirpy parakeet.

  3. Cheerful and good-humored: a chirpy radio announcer.

chirp'i·ly adv., chirp'i·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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