adj
chirpy
CHUR-pee
adj
1
Cheerful and lively, especially in a way that seems a bit much early in the day.
"He's always disgustingly chirpy before 7am."
"She gave a chirpy greeting to everyone in the office."
How to Use Chirpy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBright, upbeat, and cheerful in manner.
When to use it
Informal, and mostly British in everyday use.
Word Forms
chirpier comparative, chirpies plural, chirpiest superlative
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Etymology
From "chirp" plus the adjective suffix -y, comparing a cheerful mood to a bird's chirping.