noun
chipmunk
CHIHP-muhngk
Chipmunk (noun) means a small striped rodent found mostly in North America. Example: “A chipmunk darted across the trail and up a tree.”
noun
1
A small striped rodent found mostly in North America.
"A chipmunk darted across the trail and up a tree."
verb
1
To speed up a recording so voices sound high-pitched.
"The Dipset capo favors breezy, bass-heavy beats instead of chipmunked soul samples to celebrate the 'hood's favorite season."
— Vibe (2005)
"The producer chipmunked the vocal for a comic effect."
How to use chipmunk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, striped, tree-climbing rodent — also a verb for making a voice recording sound squeaky and sped-up.
Common pairings
chipmunk cheeks
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Word forms
- Plural
- chipmunks
- Third person singular
- chipmunks
- Past tense
- chipmunked
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A _____ darted across the trail and up a tree.
Etymology
Originally chitmunk, from an Ojibwe word meaning roughly "those who descend headlong", later reshaped by influence from "chip".
Frequently asked questions
What does “chipmunk” mean?
The word “chipmunk” means a small striped rodent found mostly in North America. In plain terms, a small, striped, tree-climbing rodent — also a verb for making a voice recording sound squeaky and sped-up.
How do you pronounce “chipmunk”?
“Chipmunk” is pronounced CHIHP-muhngk (/ˈt͡ʃɪp.mʌŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “chipmunk” in a sentence?
Here is “chipmunk” used in a sentence: “A chipmunk darted across the trail and up a tree.”
What part of speech is “chipmunk”?
Depending on how it is used, “chipmunk” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “chipmunk” have?
“Chipmunk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small striped rodent found mostly in North America.
