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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

  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.

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