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chirper

chirp
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [churp]
    • /tʃɜrp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [churp]
    • /tʃɜrp/

Definitions of chirper word

  • verb without object chirper to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects. 1
  • verb without object chirper to make any similar sound: The children chirped with amusement. 1
  • verb with object chirper to sound or utter in a chirping manner: The little girl chirped her joy. 1
  • noun chirper a chirping sound. 1
  • noun chirper A thing or animal that makes a chirping sound. 0
  • noun chirper (Canada, slang, mildly derogatory) A person who speaks with a distinct English or Welsh accent. 0

Information block about the term

Origin of chirper

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English chyrpynge (gerund); expressive word akin to cheep, chirk, etc.

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Chirper

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chirper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

chirper usage trend in Literature

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