Looking for the meaning of the word CHIRP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHIRP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Chirp
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: imitative
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃəːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a small bird or an insect) make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
Short Definition:make short high-pitched sound
Examples:- outside, the crickets chirped monotonously
- the chirping of birds
Definition:
speak to (someone) in a taunting way
Short Definition:taunt someone
Examples:- he chirped two policemen just before he was arrested
Word: Chirp
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃəːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a short, sharp, high-pitched sound
Short Definition:short high-pitched sound
Examples:- the chirps and whirrs of insects
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