chirp
gb /t͡ʃˈɚp/ us /t͡ʃˈɚp/
csiripel, ciripel, csippanás, csipog, csippan, pittyenés, vidáman mond, csicsereg, vidám megjegyzés, bátorító szó, kedves odaköszönés, beszólogat, cukkol, trashtalkol, posztol, tweetel
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
The birds chirp in the morning.
Reggel csiripelnek a madarak.
I can hear crickets chirping.
Hallom, ahogy ciripelnek a tücskök.
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use it for loud calls (e.g., crows); chirp is usually small, high sounds.
Значение
make short high bird sounds
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
tweet (Common for bird sounds; also has a social-media meaning.)
|
cheep (Often used for very small birds; slightly more onomatopoeic.)
Антонимы
fall silent (Stop making any sound.)
Темы
nature
| animals
| sound
Определение
When a bird chirps, it makes a short high sound.
(Of a small bird or insect) to make a short, high-pitched sound repeatedly.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
I heard a chirp outside.
Csippanást hallottam odakint.
The chirp came from a small bird.
A csippanást egy kis madár hallatta.
Значение
short high bird sound
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
tweet (Very common word for a small bird sound.)
|
cheep (Suggests a very small, thin sound.)
Антонимы
silence (No sound at all.)
Темы
nature
| animals
| sound
Определение
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.
Модель употребления:
[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.
Примеры для изучающих
My phone chirped.
Csippant a telefonom.
The alarm chirped all night.
A riasztó egész éjjel csipogott.
Частая ошибка:
Not every electronic sound is a chirp; it usually means a brief high beep, not a long alarm.
Значение
emit a short beep
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
beep (Most general word for a short electronic sound.)
|
ping (Often suggests a light notification sound.)
Антонимы
go quiet (Stop making notification sounds.)
Темы
technology
| daily_life
| sound
Определение
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
I heard a chirp from my phone.
Csippanást hallottam a telefonom felől.
The detector made a chirp.
Az érzékelő csippant egyet.
Значение
a short electronic beep
Коллокации
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
Синонимы
beep (The most common term for the sound.)
|
ping (Often used for message or app notifications.)
Антонимы
silence (No notification sound.)
Темы
technology
| daily_life
| sound
Определение
A chirp is a short beep from a device.
A short, sharp, high sound made by a device, often as a notification or warning.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
She chirped, “Hi!”
– Szia! – mondta vidáman.
He chirped a cheerful reply.
Vidáman felelt.
Значение
say something cheerfully and briefly
Коллокации
chirp a greeting
| chirp hello
| chirp a reply
| chirp brightly
| chirp cheerfully
| chirp something
| chirp at someone
| chirp back
Синонимы
pipe up (Means speak up suddenly; not necessarily cheerful.)
|
chirrup (Very close in meaning, but less common.)
Антонимы
mutter (Speak quietly and often in a less cheerful way.)
Темы
communication
| emotions
Определение
To chirp is to speak in a happy, lively voice.
To say something in a cheerful, lively way, often in a high voice.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
He gave me a friendly chirp.
Kedvesen odaköszönt nekem.
She answered with a quick chirp.
Egy gyors, vidám megjegyzéssel válaszolt.
Значение
a cheerful brief remark
Коллокации
a friendly chirp
| a cheerful chirp
| a chirp of greeting
| a chirp of encouragement
| a quick chirp
| a bright chirp
Синонимы
quip (Often implies humor or cleverness, not just cheerfulness.)
|
greeting (More general; does not imply a high, lively tone.)
Антонимы
complaint (A negative remark rather than a cheerful one.)
Темы
communication
| emotions
Определение
A chirp can be a quick, happy comment.
A short, lively remark or greeting, often made in a cheerful tone.
Модель употребления:
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.
Примеры для изучающих
The players chirped at each other.
A játékosok beszólogattak egymásnak.
Fans chirped the referee.
A szurkolók beszólogattak a játékvezetőnek.
Частая ошибка:
This slang sense is different from the bird/device meanings and is mainly used in sports contexts.
Значение
taunt an opponent verbally
Коллокации
chirp the ref
| chirp the goalie
| chirp an opponent
| chirp from the bench
| chirp all game
| constant chirping
| chirp at each other
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
compliment (Say something positive instead of mocking.)
Темы
sports
| conflict
| communication
Определение
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.
Модель употребления:
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.
Частая ошибка:
This is not a standard platform term; people more often say post or tweet.
Значение
post a short online message
Коллокации
chirp about politics
| chirp online
| chirp a quick update
| chirp to followers
Синонимы
post (Neutral and platform-general.)
|
tweet (Specific to X/Twitter and much more common.)
Антонимы
log off (Stop being active online.)
Темы
technology
| social_media
| communication
Определение
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.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
chirp
IPA
Слоги и ударение
chirp (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (chirp)
Формы слова
Noun
Base:
chirp
Plural:
chirps
Verb
Base:
chirp
3rd Person Singular:
chirps
Present Participle:
chirping
Past:
chirped
Родственные слова
Forms
chirps
noun
chirping
verb
chirped
verb
Related words
chirpy
adjective
Выражения
chirp away
1
/t͡ʃˈɚp əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
chirp continuously for a while
To chirp away means to keep chirping.
Примеры
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Примеры
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.
Примеры
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.
Примеры для изучающих
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.
Примеры
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.
Примеры для изучающих
Chirp up!
Music helps me chirp up.