chirpy

adj, noun — 4 senses

chirpy

adj

/ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)pi/

Etymology From chirp + -y.

1

In a good mood; happy and energetic.

He's surprisingly chirpy for someone who just lost his father.
Judging by the new voice over the PA, we've had a crew change in Plymouth - the warning about masks and the apology for lack of catering is made in a chirpy Cockney twang rather than a West Country burr.2020 December 2, Paul Bigland, “My weirdest and wackiest Rover yet”, in Rail, page 65:

2

Making chirping noises.

Derived terms: chirpily, chirpiness, chirpy as a cricket

chirpy

noun

Etymology From chirp + -y.

1

An electronic device which uses a piezoelectric transducer to make chirping noise, often designed to be hidden and function as an annoyance

2

Specifically, a version of the above designed to be thrown for placement. Similar to a throwie.

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