chirrupy

adjective

chir·​rupy ˈchər-ə-pē How to pronounce chirrupy (audio)
ˈchir-
Synonyms of chirrupynext
: chirpy

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chirrupy was in 1808

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chirrup

chirrupy

chirs

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“Chirrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chirrupy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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