chirpy

[chur-pee]

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adjective, chirp·i·er, chirp·i·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

Related formschirp·i·ly, adverbchirp·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for chirpy

It has not been in a mood to celebrate—at least not in such obvious and chirpy ways.
Milan Fashion Week's Malaise|Robin Givhan|September 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Later, when Chirpy Cricket met her, he asked her if she had seen her cousin who was spending the summer among the squash vines.
The Tale of Mrs. Ladybug|Arthur Scott Bailey
There was a chirpy noise, and a small striped Chipmunk appeared with a night light, and hoped he felt better?
The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes|Beatrix Potter
And of what”—Chirpy Cricket stammered—“of what, pray, does your own fiddling remind you?
The Tale of Chirpy Cricket|Arthur Scott Bailey

Chirpy was about to go back to the farmyard when Mr. Cricket Frog came suddenly to life.
The Tale of Chirpy Cricket|Arthur Scott Bailey
It's on my mind, Miss Maltby, that our Ruth is not so chirpy as she used to be.
The Corner House Girls Growing Up|Grace Brooks Hill

British Dictionary definitions for chirpy

chirpy

adjective chirpier or chirpiest

informal cheerful; lively

Derived Formschirpily, adverbchirpiness, noun

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Word Origin and History for chirpy

chirpy

adj.

"cheerfully perky," 1825, from chirp + -y (2). The notion is perhaps of birds fluttering and chattering.

chirpy

adjective, chirp·i·er, chirp·i·est.

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Examples from the Web for chirpy

chirpy

adjective chirpier or chirpiest

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