Bird Sounds

noun a dot or speck, especially a small round spot

• The surgeon carefully removed the pip from the patient's lung.
• I found a pip in my orange while I was eating it.
• That movie was a real pip, I loved every minute of it.
• Her singing voice was like a pip, sweet and pure.

noun a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes

verb to produce a quavering or warbling sound

• The bird's trill could be heard throughout the forest.
• I love it when you trill that high note in the song.
• She trilled her excitement when she found out the news.
• His laughter had a trill to it that was infectious.

verb the act of making a high-pitched sound by blowing air through pursed lips

adjective describing the action of making a high-pitched sound

• The sound of whistling wind could be heard through the cracks in the window.
• I caught myself whistling along to the radio in the car.
• He was whistling at the cute girl who walked by.
• The kettle began whistling, signaling that it was time to make tea.