chirk
📖 Definitions
verb tr.
To cheer.
verb intr.
To make a shrill noise.
adjective
Lively; cheerful.
💬 Usage Examples
“He seemed so kind o’ blue and lonesome I couldn’t help trying to chirk him up.” Hamlin Garland; The Forester’s Daughter; Harper; 1914. “I don’t guess I’m feeling quite chirk enough for reading anyhow.” Peg Kingman; Original Sins; Norton; 2010.