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chirk

(chûrk)

tr. & intr.v. chirked, chirk·ing, chirks

To make or become cheerful. Used with up.

[Middle English chirken, to chirp, chirrup, from Old English cearcian, to chatter, alteration of cracian, to resound; see crack.]

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chirk

(tʃɜːk)

adj

showing a cheery and sprightly disposition

1. (intr) to squeal or make a shrill noise

2. to (cause to) become happy or cheery

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chirk

(tʃɜrk)

v.t., v.i. Chiefly Dial.

to make or become cheerful.

[before 1000; Middle English: to creak, chirrup, Old English circian to roar]

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chirk - make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird

vocalize, voice, vocalise, sound - utter with vibrating vocal chords

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When the audience recognized these familiar mementos of Pudd'nhead's old time childish "puttering" and folly, the tense and funereal interest vanished out of their faces, and the house burst into volleys of relieving and refreshing laughter, and Tom chirked up and joined in the fun himself; but Wilson was apparently not disturbed.

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A direct train from London to North Wales should take in Chirk, town councillors have said.

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A number of people living near the Kronospan factory in Chirk have expressed frustration over loud noises which they say have been coming from the facility in the last few months, particularly at night.

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UNBEATEN North Wales League leaders Menai Bridge extended their advantage at the top of the Premier Division when they easily brushed aside Chirk by nine wickets.

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MEET nurse Emma who is also now known as "the twerk from Chirk" thanks to Harry Hill.

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The suit, made by French craftsmen in the 1920s for the then 12th richest man in Britain Lord Tommy Howard de Walden, who lived at Chirk Castle between the wars.

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Funeral service at Chirk Methodist Church on Monday 14th May at 11.00 a.m.

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The crash happened at 4.25pm on a viaduct crossing on the A5 Chirk bypass.

TWO DEAD IN VIADUCT PILE-UP

The Cadbury gorilla - a phenomenal TV advertising hit - added his weight to the protest by Britain's largest union, Unite, outside the chocolate giant's plant in Chirk, near Wrexham.

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When the UK's leading chocolate manufacturer, Cadbury Trebor Bassett, wanted to upgrade their Bournvita plant at Chirk, the company set very stringent specifications for the equipment to replace their 30-year-old weigh belt system.

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Chapel, Chirk Castle, Chirk; Bill Nicholas plays piano.

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CHIRK skipper Andrew Swarbrick has been named the Shropshire Cricket League player of the month for June.