chirrup
/ˈtʃɪrəp/
verb
- To make a short, high-pitched sound like a small bird or a cricket.
- I could hear a cricket chirruping from under the porch.
- The sparrows chirruped happily in the garden at dawn.
- The baby chick chirruped softly as it nestled under its mother.
- To make a clicking or sucking sound with the lips, often to encourage a horse or show affection.
- He chirruped softly to get the dog's attention.
- She chirruped at the cat, and it came running to her.
- The rider chirruped gently to calm the nervous horse.
noun
- A short, high-pitched sound made by a small bird or insect.
- We heard the chirrup of a finch as we walked through the park.
- A cheerful chirrup came from the nest above the window.
- The only sound was the chirrup of a cricket in the grass.
- A clicking or sucking sound made with the lips, used to encourage an animal or express affection.
- With a soft chirrup, the farmer guided the horse into the stable.
- His gentle chirrup made the donkey prick up its ears.
- She gave a little chirrup to call the puppy over.