chirk
Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of chirk
before 1000; Middle English chirken to creak, chirrup, Old English circian to roar
Example Sentences
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As the train came in sight, however, they chirked up somewhat at the thought of having something to occupy their minds, and piled aboard their special car in a little more cheerful mood.
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Miss Begg remembered her as a "chirk" old lady with snapping black eyes and an abundant stock of legends and ballads.
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A little red squirrel clawed itself up a tree bole, and squatting in a fork chirked angrily and impudently at him from its place of safety.
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If a comment on frail appearance would thus depress our friend, surely the contrary assurance ought to chirk him up in proportion.
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"Well, chirk up, then, Tubby!" exclaimed Merritt just then, with a low laugh.
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