girr

/dʒɜr/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, sharp cry or noise, especially one made by an animal.

“The girr of the bird pierced through the morning air.”

2. verb

To make a sudden, sharp cry or noise, especially one made by an animal.

“The dog girred loudly when it saw the stranger.”

Synonyms

  • cry
  • yelp

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence