Basic Details
Word: Chirp
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make a short, high-pitched sound, similar to that made by small birds.
Synonyms: Tweet, peep, squeak
Antonyms: Silence, hush
Idioms and Phrases
- Chirp up: To become cheerful or lively after being down. Example: "When I saw my friends at the park, I started to chirp up and smile."
- Chirp like a bird: To talk a lot or be very talkative. Example: "In the classroom, she loved to chirp like a bird, sharing all her stories."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the early morning, the little birds would chirp happily outside my window.
Example 2: The cricket began to chirp as the sun set, signalling the night had arrived.
Example 3: As I walked through the garden, I could hear the pleasant chirps of the sparrows in the trees.
Fun Fact
Did you know that not only birds can chirp? Some insects, like crickets, also make chirping sounds to attract mates or communicate with each other!
Famous Quote
"In the morning, when the sun rises and the birds chirp, it’s a reminder that life is beautiful." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "chirp" mean?
a) To make a low sound
b) To make a short, high-pitched sound
c) To stay quiet
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To make a short, high-pitched sound
2. Which of these is a synonym of "chirp"?
a) Hoot
b) Growl
c) Tweet
d) Roar
Answer: c) Tweet
3. Which word is an antonym of "chirp"?
a) Silly
b) Bluff
c) Silence
d) Cheery
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "chirp" correctly?
a) The dog began to chirp at the mailman.
b) The birds chirp every morning.
c) I heard my brother chirping in the pool.
d) The elephant chirped during the show.
Answer: b) The birds chirp every morning.
5. Which idiom means to become cheerful?
a) Chirp up
b) Jump for joy
c) Singing in the rain
d) Like a moth to a flame
Answer: a) Chirp up
