chirping
Translation
chirping, tweeting
Examples
The chirping of the crickets was loud.
The chirping of the crickets was loud.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) chirping ((of sth.)) the sound made by birds or insects The chirping of the birds woke me up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tweeting, birdsong, cheeping
Etymology
From the verb 'to chirp', which is onomatopoeic. The '-ing' suffix forms a noun (gerund).
Memory Tips
This is the sound that results from the action of 'chirping'. Imagine the continuous noise.