chirrupy

[ cheer-uh-pee, chur- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1800–10; chirrup + -y ¹

She is an infinitely old woman, for the most part birdlike, chirrupy, and wonderfully alive.

The little animal pulled free, jumped onto Rick's shoulder and kissed him ecstatically, making happy chirrupy noises.

Cock Robin put his head first to one side, then to the other, and gave a funny, chirrupy laugh.

The chickadees were busy all round us, making little bright chirrupy sounds.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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