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chirpy

American  
[chur-pee] / ˈtʃɜr pi /

adjective

chirpier, chirpiest

  1. chirping or tending to chirp.

    chirpy birds.

  2. cheerful; lively; spirited.

chirpy British  
/ ˈtʃɜːpɪ /

adjective

  1. informal cheerful; lively

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Other Word Forms

  • chirpily adverb
  • chirpiness noun

Etymology

Origin of chirpy

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

Example Sentences

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The music playing as the team work is chirpy French pop, but the soldiers' mood is mixed.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

"Baby Shark", in which a shark family is introduced one by one to a chirpy tune, is a global megahit and has featured as a Macy's parade balloon in New York.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

When I get Arbuckle on the phone, he is giving his stepdaughter a bath and I can hear her chirpy voice in the background over the running water.

From Salon • May 12, 2024

But before the run-and-jump platforming action begins, a little yellow flower has a message for Team Mario: “I believe in youuu!” it says in a chirpy, sing-songy voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2023

Day after day, his chippy chirpy perky self.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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