Definitions

chirp

[churp] / tʃɜrp /

VERB

peep, cheep

Synonyms

STRONGEST

trill warble

STRONG

call chip chirrup lilt pipe purl quaver roll sing sound tweedle tweet twitter

WEAK

chipper

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal

Example Sentences

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The result is the accelerating pulses of light detected from Earth, producing the distinctive "chirp."

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

David Warner fired shots for his old team-mates on Saturday, following chirp from Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

I could hardly take another disappointment delivered with a cheerful chirp to my inbox.

From Slate • Jan. 2, 2025

Verse said he will chirp at opponents about “anything” other than personal relationships and family.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024

Agnes opened her mouth like a starved baby bird, but she didn’t give a chirp.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson