3 entries under this word

Cherup

Chĕr'up, v. i.

verbintransitive

[Probably formed from chirp.] To make a short, shrill sound; to chirp; as, cheruping birds. Drayton.

verbtransitive

To excite or urge on by making a short, shrill sound. He cherups brisk his car-erecting steed. Cowper.

noun

n. A short, sharp noise; as, the cherup of a cricket.