chirp
verb (used without object)
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
had chirped
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past perfectof chirp.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
It was quite funny, the boys said to me: 'Pin him,' as he had chirped us.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 12, 2013
But, sometimes stated, sometimes only implied, ran the differences which the katydids had chirped about.
From Time Magazine Archive
It looked as if young Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt had chirped a mouthful.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Surely a place with so many pillows is bound to be pleasant,” the little girl had chirped bravely to the tall, strange lady at her side.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
