Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chirpy

/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.23 in modern English

Syllables: chirpy
IPA: /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/

16

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

In a good mood; happy and energetic.

adj

Making chirping noises.

noun

An electronic device which uses a piezoelectric transducer to make chirping noise, often designed to be hidden and function as an annoyance

noun

Specifically, a version of the above designed to be thrown for placement. Similar to a throwie.

Example Sentences

"He's surprisingly chirpy for someone who just lost his father."
"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."

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.

Inflected Forms

chirpier (comparative) chirpiest (superlative) chirpies (plural)

Derived Forms

chirpily chirpiness

Phrases

chirpy as a cricket

Synonyms

buoyant perky

Rhymes With

burpee slurpy twerpy burpy

Questions

How do you pronounce chirpy?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/.
What does chirpy mean?: In a good mood; happy and energetic.
Where does chirpy come from?: 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.

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