chirpy

adjective \ˈchər-pē\

: cheerful and lively

chirp·i·erchirp·i·est

Full Definition of CHIRPY

: cheerfully lively <a chirpy manner>

a : making chirps

b : suggestive of chirping <a chirpy voice>

— chirp·i·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb

— chirp·i·ness \-pē-nəs\ noun

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