Where does “chirping” come from?
Chirping comes from Middle English chirpen, of uncertain origin.
chirping (English): present participle of chirp; An instance of...
Definitions
- present participle of chirp; An instance of...
Ancestry of “chirping”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | chirp | A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a... |
| 2 | Middle English | chirpen | — |
Words derived from “chirping”