Cheep

usgb/tʃiːp/
noun

The light, high-pitched sound made by a baby bird.

We could hear the cheep of baby birds from the nest.
Visual representation of "cheep" - The light, high-pitched sound made by a baby bird.

Often appears as...

  • cheep of birds
  • cheep from a bird
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Visual representation of "cheep"
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Baby Birds Only

Use cheep specifically for sounds made by baby birds, not adult birds.

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Listening to the nest, we delighted in each soft cheep.
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Quiet Sounds

The sound of a cheep is gentle and soft, not loud or harsh.

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Amidst the morning silence, the cheeps sounded delicate and serene.
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Springtime Setting

Cheep is often used to describe springtime scenes when birds hatch.

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With spring's arrival, the air filled with the cheep of newborn chicks.
Visual representation of the word "Cheep"

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