chirp
verbUK /tʃɜːp/
US /tʃɝːp/
A bird makes a short, high sound.
The little bird chirped happily in the tree.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A short, high sound made by a bird or insect.
We heard the chirp of a cricket in the grass.
3. To say something in a cheerful, high voice.
She chirped a happy greeting to her friend.
4. A quick, sharp electronic sound.
The smoke alarm gave a loud chirp.