Chirpy
/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
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.
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
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Ben sauntered into the room whistling a chirpy tune."
Etymology
From chirp + -y.