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chirrup

verb

Definition of chirrup

as in to chirp

to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the kitten chirruped insistently for her dinner

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An occasional bird would chirp in the distance, but the forest emanated an eerie stillness, said Young, a research ecologist at the University of California, Davis.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
With relatives of Julian Lewis chirping at coach Deion Sanders on social media, the Buffs are prepared to give quarterback Isaac Wilson his first start.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026

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