cheruping
present participle of cherup
Source: Wiktionary
Cher"up, v. i. Etym: [Prob. fr. chirp.]
Definition: To make a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to chirp. See Chirrup. "Cheruping birds." Drayton.
Cher"up, v. t.
Definition: To excite or urge on by making a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to cherup to. See Chirrup. He cherups brisk ear-erecting steed. Cowper.
Cher"up, n.
Definition: A short, sharp, cheerful noise; a chirp; a chirrup; as, the cherup of a cricket.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 June 2025
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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