chirrido — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chirp noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
- chirr verb To make the prolonged trilling sound of an insect (e.g. a grasshopper, a cicada).
- eek intj An exclamation representing a sudden scream, especially one of surprise or mild fear.
- screech noun A harsh, high-pitched cry or sound.
- sizzle verb To make a hissing, crackling sound, as food does when frying.
- squeak noun A short, high-pitched sound, like that made by a mouse or an unoiled hinge.
- squeal noun A loud, high-pitched cry or sound.
Senses
chirrido is used for these senses in English:
- chirp A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.
- chirr The trilled sound made by an insect.
- eek Representing a scream or shriek (especially in comic strips and books).
- screech (countable) A high-pitched strident or piercing sound, such as that between a moving object and any surface.
- sizzle (uncountable) Zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement.
- squeal A high-pitched sound, such as the scream of a child or a female person, or noisy worn-down brake pads.
- wheek The squeaking sound made by a guinea pig or other cavy.
chirp — full definition
- noun A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.
- verb To make such a short, high-pitched sound.
- verb Slang: to trash-talk or tease someone, often in sports.