English noun: chirp | |||
1. | chirp (event) a sharp sound made by small birds or insects | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | tweet | ||
English verb: chirp | |||
1. | chirp (communication) make high-pitched sounds | ||
Samples | The birds were chirping in the bushes. | ||
Synonyms | cheep, chirrup, peep | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emit, let loose, let out, utter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chitter, twitter | ||
2. | chirp (creation) sing in modulation | ||
Synonyms | tweedle | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sing | ||
Domain category | music | ||