chirp
verb (used without object)
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
chirped
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past participleof chirp.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof chirp.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
chirpverb (used without object)to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
Example Sentences
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That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
Still, I admired its imagination as it toggled between people and pixels, and shivered when Conor chirped, “Maybe someday we’ll all be living in computers — even dogs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2025
"Come back in a couple of weeks, and we'll talk then," the woman at the animal rescue chirped.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
Before the crash, Dave chirped his siren as he approached intersections but did not have his sirens on continuously.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
Some chirped through their teeth to show disdain or disgust.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
