noun
chirping
Chirping (noun) means the sound made by birds or insects chirping. Example: “She woke to the chirping of birds outside her window.”
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The sound made by birds or insects chirping.
"She woke to the chirping of birds outside her window."
How to use chirping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing sound of birds or insects making short high-pitched noises.
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- Plural
- chirpings
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She woke to the _____ of birds outside her window.
Frequently asked questions
What does “chirping” mean?
The word “chirping” means the sound made by birds or insects chirping. In plain terms, the ongoing sound of birds or insects making short high-pitched noises.
How do you use “chirping” in a sentence?
Here is “chirping” used in a sentence: “She woke to the chirping of birds outside her window.”
What part of speech is “chirping”?
“Chirping” is a noun.
What is the meaning of chirping?
"chirping" (noun) means the sound made by birds or insects chirping.
