chirr

/tʃɜr/

Definitions

1. noun

the sound made by a crickets or grasshoppers, typically a high-pitched humming or ticking noise.

“The chirr of the crickets filled the evening air.”

2. verb

to make a chirring or ticking sound, typically with the mouth or by clicking the tongue.

“She chirred with excitement when she heard the news.”

Synonyms

  • chirp
  • tink

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness