verb
- to make a series of short, sharp, repeated sounds like a bird or cricket
- to speak in a lively, cheerful manner
Usage: informal
noun
- a short, sharp, repeated sound made by a bird, insect, or similar creature
Examples
- The crickets chirruped loudly in the warm summer evening.
- She chirruped a cheerful greeting as she entered the room.
- The sparrows chirruped from the branches of the oak tree.
- He heard the chirrup of a bird outside his window.
- The children chirruped excitedly about their upcoming field trip.
- A series of chirps and chirrups filled the garden at dusk.