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Chirpy
//ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In a good mood; happy and energetic.
"He's surprisingly chirpy for someone who just lost his father."
- 2 Making chirping noises.
Adjective
- 1 characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness wordnet
- 2 (birds or insects) characterized by or tending to chirp wordnet
Noun
- 1 An electronic device which uses a piezoelectric transducer to make chirping noise, often designed to be hidden and function as an annoyance
- 2 Specifically, a version of the above designed to be thrown for placement. Similar to a throwie.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From chirp + -y.
Etymology 2
From chirp + -y.
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