In lang=en terms the difference between chirr and whirr
is that chirr is to make a prolonged trilling sound of an insect (eg a grasshopper, a cicada) while whirr is to cause (something) to make such a sound.
As verbs the difference between chirr and whirr
is that chirr is to make a prolonged trilling sound of an insect (eg a grasshopper, a cicada) while whirr is to move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
As nouns the difference between chirr and whirr
is that chirr is the trilled sound made by an insect while whirr is a sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
chirr
English
Verb
(
en verb)
To make a prolonged trilling sound of an insect (e.g. a grasshopper, a cicada).
Noun
(
en noun)
The trilled sound made by an insect.
whirr
English
Alternative forms
* whir
Verb
(
en verb)
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound.
To make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.
To cause (something) to make such a sound.
Synonyms
* (make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound ): buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz
* (cause (something) to make such a sound ):
Noun
(
en noun)
A sibilant buzz or vibration; the sound of something in rapid motion.
A bustle of noise and excitement.
Synonyms
* (sibilant buzz or vibration ): buzz, drone, hum, purr, whine, whistle, whizz
* (bustle of noise and excitement ): bustle, hustle
