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chirr (chûr)

A harsh trilling sound, such as that made by crickets.

intr.v. chirred, chirr·ing, chirrs

To make a harsh trilling sound.

[Imitative.]

chirr, chirre, churr [tʃɜː]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) (intr) (esp of certain insects, such as crickets) to make a shrill trilled sound

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the sound of chirring

[of imitative origin]

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chirr - make a vibrant noise, of grasshoppers or cicadas

let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"

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