chirp
verb (used without object)
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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Before Ms. Dion has chirped a single note, he has eaten dinner with his family and maybe fit in a game of croquet in the backyard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2016