What does chirk mean?
Definitions for chirk
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Princeton's WordNet
chirkverb
make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird
Wiktionary
chirkverb
To become happier.
Wikipedia
Chirk
Chirk (Welsh: Y Waun) is a town and community in Wrexham County Borough, Wales, 10 miles (16 kilometres) south of Wrexham, between it and Oswestry. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,468. Historically in the traditional county of Denbighshire, and later Clwyd, it has been part of Wrexham County Borough since a local government reorganisation in 1996. The border with the English county of Shropshire is immediately south of the town, on the other side of the River Ceiriog. The town is served by Chirk railway station and the A5/A483 roads.
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There seems to be some confusion over this term as it doesn't appear to be formally recognized in most English dictionaries. However, Urban Dictionary suggests it is a regional slang in parts of the UK and US meaning to brighten up or become cheerful. Be aware that such definitions aren't universally agreed upon, and different regions and communities may have different meanings for slang. Please use the word carefully in formal context due to its ambiguous meaning.
Webster Dictionary
Chirkverb
to shriek; to gnash; to utter harsh or shrill cries
Chirkverb
to chirp like a bird
Chirkverb
to cheer; to enliven; as, to chirk one up
Chirkverb
lively; cheerful; in good spirits
Etymology: [From Chirk, v. i.]
Wikidata
Chirk
Chirk is a small town and local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. It is situated between Wrexham and Oswestry and has been part of the County Borough since local government reorganisation in 1996. The border with the English county of Shropshire is immediately south of the town, on the other side of the River Ceiriog. The town is served by Chirk railway station.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Chirk
chėrk, v.i. (Scot.) to grate: to chirp or squeak. [A.S. cearcian, to creak.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chirk in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chirk in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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