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chirpy

[ chur-pee ]
/ ˈtʃɜr pi /
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adjective, chirpĀ·iĀ·er, chirpĀ·iĀ·est.
chirping or tending to chirp: chirpy birds.
cheerful; lively; spirited.
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Origin of chirpy

First recorded in 1830–40; chirp + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM chirpy

chirpĀ·iĀ·ly, adverbchirpĀ·iĀ·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for chirpy

chirpy
/ (ˈtʃɜːpɪ) /

adjective chirpier or chirpiest
informal cheerful; lively

Derived forms of chirpy

chirpily, adverbchirpiness, noun
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