chirper
- noun
- /ˈtʃɜːrpər/
- Specialized
:
pitido
- The smoke detector's chirper kept beeping until we replaced the battery.
Examples
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The chirper alerted us to the low battery.
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A small chirper in the device alerts users when maintenance is needed.
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He was annoyed by the constant sound from the chirper in the hallway.
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I need to replace the chirper in my smoke alarm.
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The smoke detector's chirper emitted a warning sound, indicating it needed a new battery.
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The low battery signal from the chirper alerted us just in time to make a replacement.
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A built-in chirper in my alarm clock beeps whenever the battery runs low.
Synonyms
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1.0
A small machine that makes a low, repeating sound to tell people something
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1.0
A device that makes a sound to get someone's attention
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6.7
A small electronic machine that makes a short sound to tell someone to call you
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3.0
A small handheld device that makes a click sound to signal or count
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7.0
A thing that makes a short high sound when you use it
A small bell that makes a light, ringing sound when moved
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Etymology
Chirper comes from chirp and the ending -er meaning 'one who', so it can name a small device that makes short, sharp chirping sounds as a warning. That's why a beeping alarm or detector is often called a chirper.