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chirpy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/
• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

Etymology tree English chirp Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English chirpy From chirp + -y.

Meanings

1. In a good mood; happy and energetic.
   • Judging by the new voice over the PA, we've had a crew change in Plymouth - the warning about masks and the apology for lack of catering is made in a chirpy Cockney twang rather than a West Country burr. 2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 65:
   • He's surprisingly chirpy for someone who just lost his father.
2. Making chirping noises.

Forms

Deriveds

chirpily · chirpy as a cricket · chirpiness

Translations (2)

cs dobře naladěný (in a good mood) · cs veselý (in a good mood)

chirpy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/
• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

Etymology tree English chirp Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English chirpy From chirp + -y.

Meanings

1. An electronic device which uses a piezoelectric transducer to make chirping noise, often designed to be hidden and function as an annoyance
2. Specifically, a version of the above designed to be thrown for placement. Similar to a throwie.

Forms