chitter

/ˈtʃɪt̬ər/
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Other forms: chittering; chittered; chitters

Definitions of chitter
  1. verb
    make high-pitched sounds, as of birds
    synonyms: twitter
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    type of:
    cheep, chirp, chirrup, peep
    make high-pitched sounds
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