chirp
4 synonyms for chirp, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
“The chirp of crickets filled the summer night.”
How to use chirp
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crickets chirp
birds chirping
Etymology
From an unattested Middle English verb *chirpen, related to other words for bird sounds like "chirk" and "chirm".
Full origin of chirp →Frequently asked questions
What does “chirp” mean?
The word “chirp” means a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect. In plain terms, the short high sound birds and insects make, or (slang) trash talk.
How do you pronounce “chirp”?
“Chirp” is pronounced churp (/t͡ʃɚp/ in IPA).
How do you use “chirp” in a sentence?
Here is “chirp” used in a sentence: “The chirp of crickets filled the summer night.”
What part of speech is “chirp”?
Depending on how it is used, “chirp” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “chirp” come from?
The word “chirp” comes from Middle English. From an unattested Middle English verb *chirpen, related to other words for bird sounds like "chirk" and "chirm".
How many meanings does “chirp” have?
“Chirp” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
