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zirpen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chirp noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
  • chirrup verb To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.

Senses

zirpen is used for these senses in English:

  • chirp A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
  • chirp (Canada) To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth; to bicker or argue.
  • chirrup (intransitive) To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.

chirp — full definition

  1. noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
  2. verb To make such a short, high-pitched sound.
  3. verb Slang: to trash-talk or tease someone, often in sports.

chirrup — full definition

  1. verb To make a series of chirps, clicks, or clucks.
  2. verb To express by chirping.
  3. verb To quicken or animate by chirping.

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