cherup Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cher"up intransitive verb

Etymology

Prob. fr. chirp.

Definitions

1. To make a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to chirp. See Chirrup. "Cheruping birds." Drayton.

Cher"up transitive verb

Definitions

1. 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 noun

Definitions

1. A short, sharp, cheerful noise; a chirp; a chirrup; as, the cherup of a cricket.