cinguettio — meaning in English

English meaning

• chirp noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
• peep noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
• twitter noun A series of short chirping sounds made by birds.

Senses

cinguettio is used for these senses in English:

• chirp A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
• peep A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.
• twitter (uncountable) The sound of a succession of chirps as uttered by birds.

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.

peep — full definition

1. noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that of a baby bird.
2. verb To look quickly or secretly, often through a small opening.
3. verb To begin to appear, as if emerging from hiding.

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