chirp

/tʃɜrp/

Definitions

1. noun

a short, sharp, high-pitched sound, typically made by a bird

“The birds made a loud chirp in the morning.”

2. verb

to make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound, typically like a bird

“The cricket chirped loudly in the night.”

3. verb

to give or offer information or news

“The journalist chirped up with the latest update.”

4. interjection

an exclamation used to express excitement or interest

“Chirp! I just saw a bird outside the window!”

Synonyms

  • chatter
  • peep
  • tweet

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence