I. ˈchərk, -ə̄k verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English chirken, charken, from Old English cearcian to creak, gnash — more at crack
intransitive verb
1. : to make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or chirping noise (as of a door, a mouse, or a bird)
the birds ceased from cheeping and chirking — Gwyn Jones
2. archaic : to chirp like a bird : chirrup
3. : to become cheerful : cheer — usually used with up
transitive verb
: to make cheerful : cheer — usually used with up
II. adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: probably from chirk (I)
dialect : in good spirits : lively , cheerful