Definition for CHIRK

CHIRK, a. [churck; Probably allied to chirp; D. circken, obs. Qu. Sax. cearcian, to creak. Chaucer uses the verb to chirk, in the sense of chirp or chatter. The word is found in the Russ. chirkayu, to chirp. It is in popular use in New England.]

Lively; cheerful; in good spirits; in a comfortable state.

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