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chirrup

noun
chir·​rup | \ ˈchÉ™r-É™p How to pronounce chirrup (audio) , ˈchir- How to pronounce chirrup (audio) \

Definition of chirrup

: chirp
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Other Words from chirrup

chirrup intransitive verb

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 But that 0-60 mph acceleration of 7.6 seconds is actually highly traction-limited, on account of the pretty useless tires up front, which chirrup and squeal even beyond the interventions of traction control whenever pressed. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 Hyundai Kona Electric: Good EVs Are No Longer Shocking," 1 Nov. 2018 Experimental equipment on board beamed chirrups of sound into the depths and listened for their return. — The Economist, "Sing a song of sonar," 10 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of chirrup

1722, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for chirrup

imitative

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