chirpy

[chur-pee]

adjective

chirpier, chirpiest 

1. chirping or tending to chirp.

   chirpy birds.

2. cheerful; lively; spirited.

chirpy

/ ˈtʃɜːpɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  cheerful; lively

Other Word Forms

• chirpily adverb
• chirpiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chirpy¹

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

Example Sentences

Launched more than 30 years ago, AOL dial-up was known for its chirpy whirring start-up sound, but it has long since been replaced by faster alternatives.

From BBC

In their favour, Remember Monday's performance is chirpy and fun, drawing on their background in musical theatre.

From BBC

"They see the happy, chirpy young man, but psychologically he goes through a lot."

From BBC

All I Ever Asked – a chirpy rock anthem that disguises a desperately sad story about being undervalued – won her support slots with Lewis Capaldi and Louis Tomlinson.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• animated 
• bright 
• buoyant 
• cheery 
• chipper 
• effervescent 
• enthusiastic 
• good-natured 
• happy 
• jaunty 
• jolly 
• joyful 
• lighthearted 
• lively 
• merry 
• optimistic 
• peppy 
• perky 
• pleasant 
• rosy