chirrupy

[ cheer-uh-pee, chur- ]

/ ˈtʃɪər ə pi, ˈtʃɜr- /

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adjective

chirpy; cheerful.

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Origin of chirrupy

First recorded in 1800–10; chirrup + -y¹

Words nearby chirrupy

chirp, chirpy, chirr, chirren, chirrup, chirrupy, chiru, chirurgeon, chirurgery, Chisanbop, chisel

How to use chirrupy in a sentence

She is an infinitely old woman, for the most part birdlike, chirrupy, and wonderfully alive.
The Girl of the Period and Other Social Essays, Vol. II (of 2)|Eliza Lynn Linton
The little animal pulled free, jumped onto Rick's shoulder and kissed him ecstatically, making happy chirrupy noises.
The Scarlet Lake Mystery|Harold Leland Goodwin
Cock Robin put his head first to one side, then to the other, and gave a funny, chirrupy laugh.
The Story of a Robin|Agnes S. Underwood
The chickadees were busy all round us, making little bright chirrupy sounds.
A Northern Countryside|Rosalind Richards