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chirpy

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/

adj

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.

  1. In a good mood; happy and energetic.

    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.

  2. Making chirping noises.

noun

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.

  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.