chirp
verb (used without object)
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
chirps
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pluralof chirp.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof chirp (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
chirpverb (used without object)to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
Example Sentences
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“I’m going to put on my bathing suit right now!” she chirps from her bedroom, sounding happier than most about the prospect of changing into swimwear on a raw and cloudy afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
There are pine forests, waterfalls, wildflowers and more than 50 species of endangered or threatened plants, along with the colorful flickers and chirps of more than 490 species of birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
Kate says, appearing shocked at the implication, and once her friends relax again, she chirps.
From Salon ● Mar. 10, 2025
These beady-eyed amphibians can be found on the banks of noisy streams throughout China, where the rapids would drown out ordinary croaks and chirps.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 11, 2024
She heard none of the usual forest sounds—the chirps of birds and skittering of squirrels and chipmunks.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
