NYT Dictionary

CHEEP

/t͡ʃiːp/
VerbNounInterjectionTSEEPGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Of a small bird, to make short, high-pitched sounds.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

peepchirpchirrupcacklecallcarolcawchatterchipchipper

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles:

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