Where does “chirrup” come from?
chirrup (English) comes from English chirp, from Middle English chirpen.
chirrup (English): To make a series of chirps, clicks or clucks; To...
Definitions
- To make a series of chirps, clicks or clucks; To...
Ancestry of “chirrup”, 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 “chirrup”