chirp

Definition

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

Etymology

From Middle English *chirpen (attested only in the derivative Middle English chirpinge, cyrpynge, chyrypynge (“chirping”). Compare Middle English chirken and chirmen. More at chirk, chirm. Compare also Middle English chirten (“to smack, chirrup”).

Example Sentences

• "The long fiber lengths required to linearize the chirp can then be used […]"