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
  • The end-of-year flex of consumer strength marks the latest indication of resilient U.S. buying power, which has kept the economy humming despite a prolonged stretch of high interest rates.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The pressure and spotlight will fixate on the player most likely to succeed Gabriel, who in his one year with the program finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting and kept Oregon’s offense humming after the record-setting year by Bo Nix in 2023.
    Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of hum
Noun
  • What does Paik Sa-eon whisper in Paik Sa-eon’s ear?
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Trade rumors, whispers of discontent, and wild theories about Miami luring the two-time MVP south turned the Heat into an antagonist for the Bucks faithful.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of whisper
Verb
  • The machines buzzed and whirred as the cows were carried in a lazy arc to the parlor’s exit, where they were detached from milk hoses and sent on their way.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Their brand new Audio Overview feature from Google Labs has got my mind whirring with the possibilities.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Definition of whir
Noun
  • The gentle rustle of pine trees swaying in the breeze, the soft curl of steam rising from hot natural springs, the golden glow of the sun slipping into Ago Bay all combine to create a meditative bliss.
    Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Designed to be smaller for greater sustainability, these ships carry fewer passengers, creating a more intimate atmosphere where the sound of waves and the rustle of sails replace engine noise and odors.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of rustle
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