chirk
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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
vb
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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| Verb | 1. | chirk - make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird |
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