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chirping

Chirping (noun) means the sound made by birds or insects chirping. Example: “She woke to the chirping of birds outside her window.”

noun
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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

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing sound of birds or insects making short high-pitched noises.

Word forms

chirpings plural

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She woke to the _____ of birds outside her window.

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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.

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