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Definition of Chirrupy
1. a. Cheerful; joyous; chatty.
Definition of Chirrupy
1. Adjective. making chirruping noises ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Chirrupy
1. chirrup [adj] - See also: chirrup
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chirrupy
Literary usage of Chirrupy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sunset by Southern Pacific Company. Passenger Dept, Southern Pacific Company (1912)
"When Joe raised the lid, it was to disclose the hobo serenely smiling. "How are
you in there?" asked the fireman. "Fine and dandy" came the chirrupy reply. ..."
2. Allen's Synonyms and Antonyms by Frederic Sturges Allen (1920)
"1. light, light-hearted, bright, chipper (slang or colloq., US), chirrupy (colloq.),
lively, merry, jocund (literary), debonair (literary), lightsome, ..."
3. English Lands, Letters and Kings by Donald Grant Mitchell (1889)
"match beneath the Duke ; and Froissart tells us with a chirrupy air * of easy
confidence (but there is no mention of the poet) that the peeresses of the ..."
4. The Wallet of Time: Containing Personal, Biographical, and Critical by William Winter (1913)
"... blithe presence, kindly face, and familiar, chirrupy voice are not forgotten
and often they are sadly missed. It was deplorable that the fine comedian ..."
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