cheep
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cheep, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird or chick.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
An onomatopoeic word — it was formed to imitate the sound itself.
Full origin of cheep →Frequently asked questions
What does “cheep” mean?
The word “cheep” means to make the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird or chick. In plain terms, the little peeping noise baby birds make.
How do you pronounce “cheep”?
“Cheep” is pronounced cheep (/t͡ʃiːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “cheep” in a sentence?
Here is “cheep” used in a sentence: “The chicks cheeped noisily as they waited to be fed.”
What part of speech is “cheep”?
Depending on how it is used, “cheep” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “cheep” have?
“Cheep” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make the short, high-pitched sound of a small bird or chick.