chirp
gb/t͡ʃˈɚp/ us/t͡ʃˈɚp/
B1
English
csiripel, ciripel, csippanás, csipog, csippan, pittyenés, vidáman mond, csicsereg, vidám megjegyzés, bátorító szó, kedves odaköszönés, beszólogat, cukkol, trashtalkol, posztol, tweetel
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[bird/insect] chirps (in/around [place])
Birds were chirping in the hedge as the sun came up.
Napkeltekor madarak csiripeltek a sövényben.
Crickets chirped steadily from the tall grass.
A magas fűből kitartóan ciripeltek a tücskök.
A single sparrow chirped from the roof.
Learner examples
The birds chirp in the morning.
Reggel csiripelnek a madarak.
I can hear crickets chirping.
Hallom, ahogy ciripelnek a tücskök.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use it for loud calls (e.g., crows); chirp is usually small, high sounds.
Meaning
make short high bird sounds
Collocations
birds chirp
|sparrows chirp
|crickets chirp
|chirp loudly
|chirp softly
|chirp in the trees
|chirp in the morning
|chirp all night
|chirp outside the window
|chirp merrily
Synonyms
tweet (Common for bird sounds; also has a social-media meaning.)
|
cheep (Often used for very small birds; slightly more onomatopoeic.)
Antonyms
fall silent (Stop making any sound.)
Themes
nature
|animals
|sound
Definition
When a bird chirps, it makes a short high sound.
(Of a small bird or insect) to make a short, high-pitched sound repeatedly.
NOUN
B1
2
csippanás
B2
Usage pattern:
a chirp (from [bird/insect])
We heard a chirp from the bushes and stopped to listen.
Csippanást hallottunk a bokrokból, és megálltunk figyelni.
The quiet was broken by a sudden chirp overhead.
A csendet hirtelen csippanás törte meg a fejünk fölött.
A few chirps drifted in through the open window.
Learner examples
I heard a chirp outside.
Csippanást hallottam odakint.
The chirp came from a small bird.
A csippanást egy kis madár hallatta.
Meaning
short high bird sound
Collocations
a chirp from the trees
|a faint chirp
|a soft chirp
|a loud chirp
|the chirps of crickets
|morning chirps
|chirps and whistles
|a series of chirps
Synonyms
tweet (Very common word for a small bird sound.)
|
cheep (Suggests a very small, thin sound.)
Antonyms
silence (No sound at all.)
Themes
nature
|animals
|sound
Definition
A chirp is a short high sound from a bird or insect.
A short, high-pitched sound like the call of a small bird or an insect.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
[device] chirps (to indicate [something])
The smoke alarm chirped again, so I replaced the battery.
A füstjelző megint csipogott, ezért kicseréltem az elemet.
My phone chirped to let me know a message had arrived.
A telefonom csippant, jelezve, hogy üzenet érkezett.
The microwave chirped when the timer ended.
Learner examples
My phone chirped.
Csippant a telefonom.
The alarm chirped all night.
A riasztó egész éjjel csipogott.
Common mistake:
Not every electronic sound is a chirp; it usually means a brief high beep, not a long alarm.
Meaning
emit a short beep
Collocations
the smoke alarm chirped
|my phone chirped
|the pager chirped
|the timer chirped
|chirp to indicate low battery
|chirp once
|chirp twice
|chirp briefly
|chirp intermittently
|chirp every few minutes
Synonyms
beep (Most general word for a short electronic sound.)
|
ping (Often suggests a light notification sound.)
Antonyms
go quiet (Stop making notification sounds.)
Themes
technology
|daily_life
|sound
Definition
When a device chirps, it makes a short beep.
(Of a device or object) to make a short, sharp, high-pitched sound, often as a signal or alert.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
a chirp (from [device])
A sharp chirp from the detector woke everyone up.
Az érzékelő éles csippanása mindenkit felébresztett.
I heard a chirp and checked my phone.
Pittyenést hallottam, és megnéztem a telefonomat.
The car gave a chirp when I locked it.
Learner examples
I heard a chirp from my phone.
Csippanást hallottam a telefonom felől.
The detector made a chirp.
Az érzékelő csippant egyet.
Meaning
a short electronic beep
Collocations
a chirp from the smoke alarm
|a warning chirp
|a low-battery chirp
|a quick chirp
|a single chirp
|a loud chirp
|a repeated chirp
|an annoying chirp
Synonyms
beep (The most common term for the sound.)
|
ping (Often used for message or app notifications.)
Antonyms
silence (No notification sound.)
Themes
technology
|daily_life
|sound
Definition
A chirp is a short beep from a device.
A short, sharp, high sound made by a device, often as a notification or warning.
VERB
C1
5
vidáman mond
B1
csicsereg
B2
Usage pattern:
chirp [words] | chirp (at [someone])
"Good morning!" she chirped as she walked into the office.
– Jó reggelt! – mondta vidáman, amikor belépett az irodába.
"No problem," he chirped, trying to sound upbeat.
– Semmi gond – mondta vidáman, igyekezve derűsnek hangzani.
The receptionist chirped a quick welcome and pointed us to the waiting area.
Learner examples
She chirped, “Hi!”
– Szia! – mondta vidáman.
He chirped a cheerful reply.
Vidáman felelt.
Meaning
say something cheerfully and briefly
Collocations
chirp a greeting
|chirp hello
|chirp a reply
|chirp brightly
|chirp cheerfully
|chirp something
|chirp at someone
|chirp back
Synonyms
pipe up (Means speak up suddenly; not necessarily cheerful.)
|
chirrup (Very close in meaning, but less common.)
Antonyms
mutter (Speak quietly and often in a less cheerful way.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
Definition
To chirp is to speak in a happy, lively voice.
To say something in a cheerful, lively way, often in a high voice.
NOUN
C1
6
Usage pattern:
a chirp (of [greeting/encouragement])
He offered a chirp of encouragement before heading out.
Indulás előtt mondott egy bátorító megjegyzést.
I got a friendly chirp from my neighbor as I unlocked the door.
A szomszédom kedvesen odaköszönt, amikor épp nyitottam az ajtót.
Her usual chirp was missing, and everyone noticed.
Learner examples
He gave me a friendly chirp.
Kedvesen odaköszönt nekem.
She answered with a quick chirp.
Egy gyors, vidám megjegyzéssel válaszolt.
Meaning
a cheerful brief remark
Collocations
a friendly chirp
|a cheerful chirp
|a chirp of greeting
|a chirp of encouragement
|a quick chirp
|a bright chirp
Synonyms
quip (Often implies humor or cleverness, not just cheerfulness.)
|
greeting (More general; does not imply a high, lively tone.)
Antonyms
complaint (A negative remark rather than a cheerful one.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
Definition
A chirp can be a quick, happy comment.
A short, lively remark or greeting, often made in a cheerful tone.
VERB
C1
SLANG
7
Usage pattern:
chirp [someone] | chirp at [someone]
The winger kept chirping the defenseman after every whistle.
A szélső minden sípszó után beszólogatott a hátvédnek.
Fans were chirping the referee from the stands.
A szurkolók a lelátóról beszólogattak a játékvezetőnek.
They chirped each other nonstop, but it never turned into a fight.
Learner examples
The players chirped at each other.
A játékosok beszólogattak egymásnak.
Fans chirped the referee.
A szurkolók beszólogattak a játékvezetőnek.
Common mistake:
This slang sense is different from the bird/device meanings and is mainly used in sports contexts.
Meaning
taunt an opponent verbally
Collocations
chirp the ref
|chirp the goalie
|chirp an opponent
|chirp from the bench
|chirp all game
|constant chirping
|chirp at each other
Synonyms
trash-talk (Very direct modern term; often stronger.)
|
heckle (Usually from the audience; can be less personal than chirp.)
|
taunt (More general and neutral; not specifically sports slang.)
Antonyms
compliment (Say something positive instead of mocking.)
Themes
sports
|conflict
|communication
Definition
In sports slang, to chirp someone is to insult or tease them during a game.
To tease, taunt, or trash-talk someone, especially an opposing player in sports.
VERB
C1
INFORMAL
8
Usage pattern:
chirp (about [topic]) | chirp [message]
He chirped a quick update to his followers and went back to work.
Gyors helyzetjelentést posztolt a követőinek, aztán visszatért a munkához.
She tends to chirp online whenever there’s breaking news.
Valahányszor friss hír érkezik, rögtön posztol róla a neten.
Common mistake:
This is not a standard platform term; people more often say post or tweet.
Meaning
post a short online message
Collocations
chirp about politics
|chirp online
|chirp a quick update
|chirp to followers
Synonyms
post (Neutral and platform-general.)
|
tweet (Specific to X/Twitter and much more common.)
Antonyms
log off (Stop being active online.)
Themes
technology
|social_media
|communication
Definition
To chirp can mean to post a short message online.
To post a short message online, especially in a way compared to a bird’s call.
Grammar
Dictionary form
chirp
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɚp/
US/t͡ʃˈɚp/
Syllables & stress
chirp (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (chirp)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: chirp
- Plural: chirps
Verb
- Base: chirp
- 3rd Person Singular: chirps
- Present Participle: chirping
- Past: chirped
Word family
Forms
chirps
noun
chirping
verb
chirped
verb
Related words
chirpy
adjective
Expressions
chirp away
1/t͡ʃˈɚp əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
chirp continuously for a while
To chirp away means to keep chirping.
Examples
- The birds chirped away in the garden all afternoon.
- Crickets were chirping away outside the tent.
- A faulty detector chirped away until we removed the battery.
Learner examples
- The birds chirped away.
- Crickets chirped away all night.
chirp back
1/t͡ʃˈɚp bˈæk/
phrasal verb
reply with a chirp
To chirp back means to answer with a chirp or a quick cheerful reply.
Examples
- When I whistled, a robin chirped back from the fence.
- "Sure!" she chirped back without looking up.
- The sensor chirped back to confirm the command.
chirp in
1/t͡ʃˈɚp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
informal
add a quick comment
To chirp in means to say something quickly in a conversation.
Examples
- Everyone was silent until Mei chirped in with a suggestion.
- He chirped in to agree, then let the others talk.
- She chirped in with a quick correction.
Learner examples
- I chirped in with an idea.
chirp up
1/t͡ʃˈɚp ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
become happier and more lively
To chirp up means to feel happier or to make someone feel happier.
Examples
- Chirp up—you did better than you think.
- Seeing her friends again helped her chirp up.
- They tried to chirp him up with a funny video.
Learner examples
- Chirp up!
- Music helps me chirp up.