Definition

A person or thing that makes a short, high-pitched sound, often like a bird's call.

Example

The chirper in the tree added a cheerful sound to the morning.

Conversation

Did you hear that chirper outside this morning?

Yeah, it was really loud and cheerful!

I love waking up to the sound of a chirper in the spring.

Same here! It makes the mornings feel so much brighter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chirper → It is formed from "chirp" (of imitative origin, representing the sound made by small birds or insects) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A chirper is a person or thing that makes chirping sounds, often associated with birds.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'chirp' that birds make, and remember that a 'chirper' is someone or something that makes that chirping sound.

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