chirp

UK /t͡ʃɜːp/ US /t͡ʃɚp/
verb 5noun 2

Definitions

noun

1

A short, sharp or high note or noise, as of a bird or insect.

2

A pulse of signal whose frequency sweeps through a band of frequencies for the duration of the pulse; the quality of having a such a variation in frequency.

The long fiber lengths required to linearize the chirp can then be used […]

verb

1

To make a short, sharp, cheerful note, as of small birds or crickets; to chitter; to twitter.

"Well, I suppose you didn't come out of the egg either before you could chirp," said the woman who was on the egg.

2

To speak in a high-pitched staccato.

3

To modify (a pulse of signal) so that it sweeps through a band of frequencies throughout its duration.

4

To cheer up; to make (someone) happier.

5

To speak rapid insulting comical banter back and forth; to bicker or argue.

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