3 entries under this word

Chirp

Chĭrp, v. i.

verbintransitive

(18), v. i. [imp. & p. p. CHIRPED (chĕrpt); p. pr. & vb. n. CHIRPING.] [Ger. zirpen, tschirpen, schirpen. Cf. CHIRK, CHIPPER, and CHEEP.] To make a short, sharp sound, as is done by fowls, birds, or crickets. The careful hen Calls all her chirping family around. Thomson.

Chirp, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. To make cheerful; to enliven. He takes his chirping pint, he cracks his jokes. Pope.

Chĭrp, n.

noun

n. A short, sharp note. “The chirp of flitting bird.” Bryant.