Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [churp]
- /tʃɜrp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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.
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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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