whick

/hwɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a sharp, high-pitched sound, especially one made by a bird

“The whick of the bird echoed through the valley.”

2. verb

to make a sharp, high-pitched sound

“The reed whicked in the wind.”

3. verb ( obsolete )

to make a sudden, sharp noise

“The old clock whicked loudly in the silence.”

Synonyms

  • chirp
  • peep
  • tweet

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence