chirr 1 of 2

noun

ˈchər How to pronounce chirr (audio)
Definition of chirrnext
as in hum
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion the chirr of dragonflies

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chirr

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verb

as in to whirr

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirr
  1. purr
  2. hum
  3. whisper
  4. whir
  5. rustle
Noun
  • Stocking Stuffers Under $30 Cat lovers will purr over these adorable bowls.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This little kitty purrs, walks, and even tumbles, giving my daughter all the fun of having another cat without the extra fur or midnight meows.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of purr
Verb
  • Or will Allen and Co. keep humming along and win their 10th game of the season?
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Once those two return, Lillard’s gravity will make life exponentially easier for them, opening up even more opportunities for Milwaukee’s offense to hum.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of hum
Noun
  • There are whispers of a potential U.S. Dramatic Competition berth.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Nothing brings me more joy than the promise of patio dining at the first whisper of fall’s cool air, which, for those who live in triple digits, means temperature in the 70s and 80s.
    Becky Bartkowski, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of whisper
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the city, Israeli drones whir audibly overhead.
    Sam Heller, TIME, 5 Oct. 2024
  • Work is ongoing — a frenzy of hard hats, fluorescent-jacketed workmen and whirring machinery.
    Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Definition of whir
Noun
  • Walking to our room and listening to the leaves rustle in the breeze was its own form of therapy.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Among the twinkling lights and the gentle rustle of palm leaves, the playful charm of festive figurines and tabletop decor from Bealls Florida sprinkles a touch of magic.
    Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Definition of rustle
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