chirp
verb (used without object)
to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects.
was chirping
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past progressiveof chirp.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"He's certainly a character. He was chirping away," said Duckett.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
Suarez was chirping in the dugout early and often, and he led a spirited day in those around-the-horn throw between himself, shortstop J.P.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2023
"At one point, the doctors said I was chirping away like a budgie during the awake part of the craniotomy. I can’t remember that, so maybe not a bad thing."
From Fox News ● Sep. 26, 2018
With Lincoln beating Fordson by double digits in the second half, turnovers collecting and the “Jayhawk” and “Baylor” and “Memphis” offenses failing, the crowd was chirping at players.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2017
The bird was chirping when Claire returned from the beach, carrying her sandals.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
