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单词 cheeped
释义

cheep

verb

ˈchēp How to pronounce cheep (audio)
cheeped; cheeping; cheeps

intransitive verb

1
: to utter faint shrill sounds : peep
2
: to utter a single word or sound
cheep noun

Synonyms

  • chirp
  • chirrup
  • chitter
  • jargon
  • peep
  • pip
  • pipe
  • tweet
  • twitter
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Example Sentences

the toaster cheeps to indicate that the toast is done
Recent Examples on the Web Once laid, some eggs are sent away for incubation and replaced by smart fakes, which wiggle and cheep so that the mother is primed for her hatchling’s return. The Economist, 29 Aug. 2019 The ducklings are safe and sound, though, after what seemed like an eternity huddled in terror and cheeping piteously at the drain’s bottom as the humans fought to open a manhole cover. Julio Ojeda-zapata, Twin Cities, 26 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cheep 1 of 2

verb

ˈchēp How to pronounce cheep (audio)
cheeped; cheeping
: peep entry 3, chirp
The chicks were cheeping for food.

cheep

2 of 2

noun

: chirp entry 1

cheeped

verb

past tense of cheep
as in chirped
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the toaster cheeps to indicate that the toast is done

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • chirped
  • chittered
  • chirruped
  • peeped
  • pipped
  • piped
  • tweeted
  • chattered
  • sang
  • cackled
  • warbled
  • jabbered
  • jargoned
  • twittered
  • trilled
  • sung
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