chirpy

[ chur-pee ]
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adjective,chirp·i·er, chirp·i·est.
  1. chirping or tending to chirp: chirpy birds.

  2. cheerful; lively; spirited.

Origin of chirpy

1
First recorded in 1830–40; chirp + -y1

Other words from chirpy

  • chirp·i·ly, adverb
  • chirp·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for chirpy

chirpy

/ (ˈtʃɜːpɪ) /


adjectivechirpier or chirpiest
  1. informal cheerful; lively

Derived forms of chirpy

  • chirpily, adverb
  • chirpiness, noun

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