Definitions for chirrups

chirrups chir·rup

Spelling: [cheer-uh p, chur-]
IPA: /ˈtʃɪər əp, ˈtʃɜr-/

Chirrups is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 184 anagrams from letters in chirrups (chiprrsu).

Definitions for chirrups

noun

  1. the act or sound of chirruping:

verb (used with object)

  1. to utter with chirps.
  2. to make a chirping sound to.

verb (used without object)

  1. to chirp:
  2. to make a similar sound:

Origin of chirrups

First recorded in 1570-80; variant of chirp

Examples for chirrups

Ben gave a chirrup, the horses began to move, and that was the end of dear old Tunxet.

A resounding “chirrup” and the weary beasts strained at their neck-yoke.

They chirrup just like sparrows,” reflected Bobbie, “can they sing?

For two mortal hours he sat grasping his gun, with never a chirrup.

Then one by one came in the ladies of the house, and it was kiss and chirrup and kiss again.

There was no news from Joe Douglas these many weeks past, not a line, not a chirrup from him.

Another what seemed to be a painfully long pause, and then chirrup!

Everything was still, except the evening chirrup of the birds.

It is to be hoped so, sir; the blackbirds are giving a chirrup or two.

The fresh April breeze blew in and the chirrup of the nests greeted me.

Word Value for chirrups
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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