Chirp

Chirp (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Chirped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Chirping.] [Of imitative orgin. Cf. Chirk, Chipper, Cheep, Chirm, Chirrup.] To make a shop, sharp, cheerful, as of small birds or crickets.

Chirp, n. A short, sharp note, as of a bird or insect. "The chirp of flitting bird." Bryant.