chirrup

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the kitten chirruped insistently for her dinner

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chirp
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  • Before the wake-up birds start chirping, my body senses the light and emerges from the deepest levels of sleep to something more agreeable to the idea of waking up.
    Gwen Rockwood, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
  • Incredible natural wildlife sightings are a daily occurrence on the property, often leading guests to spot stingrays bopping in the water along the shores, turtles finding secluded spots to nest amongst the sand and birds chirping from the palm trees.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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“Chirrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chirrup. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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