chirp

Everyday

1. To chirp means to make a short, high sound, like a small bird or a cricket. tree →
2. A chirp is that sound. tree →
3. To chirp can mean to say something in a bright, cheerful voice. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons, birds chirp to call to each other and crickets chirp by rubbing their wings. In stories, chirp describes happy birds in the morning or a cheerful child. Phrases: chirp away, chirping birds, a cheerful chirp.

Examples

• The birds chirped in the morning. tree →
• We heard crickets chirping at night. tree →
• The baby bird chirped for food. tree →
• Good morning! she chirped. tree →
• My phone chirps when I get a message. tree →
• Crickets chirp faster when it is warm. tree →
• "Peep, peep, pe--weep!" chirped the bird. tree →

Note

Regular verb: chirped. It is an onomatopoeia: the word sounds like the noise. Similar: tweet, cheep. Fun fact: you can roughly guess the temperature by counting cricket chirps.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Isaiah describes mediums who whisper and murmur their messages. Tradition forbids seeking the dead and says people should ask God instead. In the primary lessons: In nature lessons, birds chirp to call to each other and crickets chirp by rubbing their wings. In stories, chirp describes happy birds in the morning or a cheerful child. Phrases: chirp away, chirping birds, a cheerful chirp.

Examples

• And when they shall say unto you: 'Seek unto the ghosts and the familiar spirits, that chirp and that mutter; should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living unto the dead (Prophets ISA.8.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Regular verb: chirped. It is an onomatopoeia: the word sounds like the noise. Similar: tweet, cheep. Fun fact: you can roughly guess the temperature by counting cricket chirps.