chirk

[ churk ]

verb (used without object)

1. to make a shrill, chirping noise.

verb (used with object)

1. Informal. to cheer (usually followed by up ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of chirk¹

before 1000; Middle English chirken to creak, chirrup, Old English circian to roar

Example Sentences

As the train came in sight, however, they chirked up somewhat at the thought of having something to occupy their minds, and piled aboard their special car in a little more cheerful mood.

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Miss Begg remembered her as a "chirk" old lady with snapping black eyes and an abundant stock of legends and ballads.

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A little red squirrel clawed itself up a tree bole, and squatting in a fork chirked angrily and impudently at him from its place of safety.

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If a comment on frail appearance would thus depress our friend, surely the contrary assurance ought to chirk him up in proportion.

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"Well, chirk up, then, Tubby!" exclaimed Merritt just then, with a low laugh.

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