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- [churp]
- /tʃɜrp/
- /tʃɜːp/
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- [churp]
- /tʃɜrp/
Definitions of chirped word
- verb without object chirped to make a characteristic short, sharp sound, as small birds and certain insects. 1
- verb without object chirped to make any similar sound: The children chirped with amusement. 1
- verb with object chirped to sound or utter in a chirping manner: The little girl chirped her joy. 1
- noun chirped a chirping sound. 1
- noun chirped Simple past tense and past participle of chirp. 1
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Origin of chirped
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.
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Parts of speech for Chirped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chirped 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 about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
chirped usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for chirped
verb chirped
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
See also
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