chirp
verb (used without object)
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
chirping
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present participleof chirp.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Tips for those feeling addicted to a beeping, chirping device.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
So the crickets are actually chirping loudly, if you listen to them.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
"It did take her quite a few months to start realising, 'no, this actually is safe'," but now she has "full-blown zoomies outside, tail up, chirping, running around on her lead," Alana said.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
Farah believes astronomers will soon detect many more of these "chirping" supernovae.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 11, 2026
She turned the bright pink-and-blue bird over in her hand, and it came to life suddenly, shaking its feathers and chirping a beautiful song.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
