Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chirping
verb
/ˈtʃɪr.pɪŋ/
Definition
The short, sharp sounds made by small birds or insects.
Examples
- The birds were chirping happily in the morning sunlight.
- As the sun set, the crickets started chirping in the fields.
- I could hear the chirping of the sparrows outside my window.
Meaning
Chirping refers to the sound that birds, particularly small ones like sparrows and robins, make. It can also describe the noises produced by certain insects, such as crickets.
Synonyms
- tweeting
- warbling
- trilling
- peeping
- singing
