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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chelp¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg