Definition of Chirp
Chirp
chirp


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a short, shrill sound, similar to that made by an insect or a small bird;

e.g. The bird gave a chirp before it took off from the tree branch.

(verb)
to make a short, shrill sound similar to that made by an insect or a small bird;

e.g. We heard the crickets start to chirp as it grew darker outside.

(verb)
to say something in a very cheerful and lively way;

e.g. She never fails to chirp good morning to each one of us in turn.

(verb)
(informal) to make remarks about something/someone in order to make fun of it, criticize it, or complain about it;

e.g. The audience started to chirp as she tried to remember what she wanted to say.



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