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Definition of Chirk
1. Verb. Make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird.
Definition of Chirk
1. v. i. To shriek; to gnash; to utter harsh or shrill cries.
2. v. t. To cheer; to enliven; as, to chirk one up.
3. a. Lively; cheerful; in good spirits.
Definition of Chirk
1. Verb. (intransitive especially as chirk up) To become happier. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chirk
1. cheerful [adj CHIRKER, CHIRKEST] / to make a shrill noise [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: cheerful
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chirk
Literary usage of Chirk
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Great Britain: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1906)
"The village of chirk lies about l'/г M., and the station fi/, M. to the E.
of the castle ... Good walkers may combine the excursion to chirk with a visit to ..."
2. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN (1894)
"[q lo MORTIMER, ROGER (III) DE, LORD OF chirk (1256 P-1320), ... Roger was
henceforward known as ' of chirk/ and he built there a strong castle, ..."
3. The History of the Princes, the Lords Marcher, and the Ancient Nobility of by Jacob Youde William Lloyd (1884)
"now to have been included first in the Swydd y Waun, or Lordship of chirk), who
married Joan Tuberville, by whom he had issue John Mortimer, Lord of chirk, ..."
4. Wild Wales: Its People, Language, and Scenery by George Henry Borrow (1907)
"THE weather having become fine, myself and family determined to go and see chirk
Castle, a mansion ancient and beautiful, and abounding with all kinds of ..."
5. A Visit to Europe in 1851 by Benjamin Silliman (1854)
"chirk CHURCH AND ITS MONUMENTS.—We were now at the end of our posting, and dismissed
... We finished our review of things connected with the chirk Castle by ..."
6. Excursions in North Wales: Including Aberystwith and the Devil's Bridge by William Bingley (1839)
"chirk Is situated on the brow of a hill; and from the numerous coal-works,
lime-works and other undertakings in the neighbourhood, it appears to be a place ..."
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