chirk up: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    British EnglishScotsinformaldialectal
    • To cheer up; to become more cheerful or lively.

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    • After hearing the good news, Jenna began to chirk up and smiled brightly.

      Después de escuchar las buenas noticias, Jenna comenzó a animarse y sonrió brillantemente.

    • You’ll chirk up once you meet the new puppy; it’s impossible not to feel happier around him.

      Te animarás una vez que conozcas al nuevo cachorro; es imposible no sentirse más feliz a su alrededor.

    • The kids chirked up as soon as the carnival music started playing in the distance.

      Los niños se animaron tan pronto como la música del carnaval comenzó a sonar a lo lejos.

  • 2.

    British EnglishScotsarchaicdialectal
    • To enliven, brighten, or make more animated (transitive use).

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    • The colorful decorations really chirked up the party room and made everyone feel festive.

      Las decoraciones coloridas realmente animaron la sala de la fiesta y hicieron que todos se sintieran festivos.

    • Adding some lively music can chirk up any dull gathering instantly.

      Agregar música animada puede alegrar cualquier reunión aburrida al instante.

    • She chirked up the presentation with some humorous anecdotes that engaged the audience.

      Ella animó la presentación con algunas anécdotas humorísticas que engancharon a la audiencia.

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