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PRONUNCIATION OF CHIRK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHIRK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chirk is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CHIRK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chirk

Chirk

Coordinates: 52°55′49″N 3°03′01″W / 52.93026°N 3.05025°W / 52.93026; -3.05025 Chirk is a small town and local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 4,468. It is situated between Wrexham and Oswestry and has been part of the County Borough since local government reorganisation in 1996. The border with the English county of Shropshire is immediately south of the town, on the other side of the River Ceiriog. The town is served by Chirk railway station and the A5/A483 roads.

Definition of chirk in the English dictionary

The definition of chirk in the dictionary is showing a cheery and sprightly disposition.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHIRK


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
burke
bɜːk
cirque
sɜːk
dirk
dɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
jerk
dʒɜːk
kirk
kɜːk
merc
mɜːk
merk
mɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
Pet.
pɜːk
shirk
ʃɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
Turk
tɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
work
wɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHIRK

chiragra
chiragric
chiragrical
chiral
chirality
Chirico
chirl
chirm
chiro
chirognomist
chirognomy
chirograph
chirographer
chirographic
chirographical
chirographist
chirography
chirologist
chirology
chiromancer

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHIRK

birk
Dunkirk
Falkirk
firk
irk
lirk
mirk
quirk
Selkirk
smirk
steenkirk
stirk
the Kirk

Synonyms and antonyms of chirk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chirk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHIRK

Find out the translation of chirk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chirk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chirk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奇克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chirk
570 millions of speakers

English

chirk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Chirk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

chirk
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Чек
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chirk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রফুল্ল করা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chirk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kotor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

chirk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Chirkの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기운을 돋우다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kotor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vui vẻ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Chirk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चोर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Chirk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

chirk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chirk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чек
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Chirk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

chirk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Chirk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

chirk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

chirk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chirk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHIRK»

The term «chirk» is normally little used and occupies the 122.823 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHIRK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chirk

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHIRK»

Discover the use of chirk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chirk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Memoir of Chirk Castle
6 EDWARD ll. Rog. de Mortuo Mari, (de Chirk). 7 EDWARD II. Roberto? de Mortuo Mori, (de Chirk). Eod. Ann. Rog. de Mortuo Mari, (de Chirk). 8 EDWARD II. Rog. de Mortuo Mari, (de Chirk). Eod. Ann. Rog de Mortuo Mari, (de Chirk).
‎1859
2
Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen, in England, ...
Chirk Castle stands about a mile from the village of Chirk, in the line of Offais Dyke, and has been for generations the residence of the Myddelton family. It was built in the reign of Edward I., by Roger Mortimer, grantee from the king of the united ...
John Preston Neale, Thomas Moule, 1829
3
Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery
George Borrow CHAPTER LIV CHIRK - THE MIDDLETON FAMILY - CASTELL Y WAEN - THE PARK - THE COURT YARD - THE YOUNG HOUSEKEEPER- THE PORTRAITS - MELIN Y CASTELL - HUMBLE MEAL - FINE CHESTS FOR THE ...
George Henry Borrow, 2004
4
A Description of England and Wales: Containing a Particular ...
To the southward of Bromfield lies a tract called Chirk ; this is a mountainous country, in which are two castles. One of them has the name of Chirk, but was anciently called Castall Crogen. It lies near the borders of Shropshire, but we do not ...
5
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales: Comprising the Several ...
CHIRK, a parish in the hundred of Chirk, county of Denbigh, North Wales, 5 miles (N.) from Oswestry, on the road from London to Holyhead and Dublin, containing 1598 inhabitants. This parish is bounded on the north by the river Dee, and on ...
Samuel Lewis, 1833
6
A Memoir of Chirk Castle and the Myddelton Family: A. D. ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Hugh Roberts, 2010
7
A New and Accurate Description of All the Direct and ...
to Welsh Pool 15 m.; ft) Uanvair 19 j ; to Llanfyl- lin 14 ; and to Bala M. J m. beyond Otwatry, r. to Sue's mere 8 m.; I. to Gobowen .... Near Chirk, cross the Ceriog river, andenterDenbighjh Chirk, Denbighshire - r. to Ellesmere 8 m.; and thence to ...
Daniel Paterson, Sir Francis Freeling, 1811
8
Cary's New itinerary: or, An accurate delineation of the ...
both direct and cross, throughout England and Wales; with many of the principal roads in Scotland John Cary. is Chirk Castle, Miss the Seat of the Earl of Uxlnidge,] close to which is a Druids Altar in a perfect State. Ceint, on L Hirdrefaig , Mrs ...
John Cary, 1810
9
A Tour in Wales. MDCCLXX.
CHIRK CHURCH. Owen Gjvynedd ; for that end, he assembled a vast army at Os - westry. Owen, on the contrary, collected all his chieftains, with their dependants, at Corwen. The king, hearing that his antagonist was so near, resolved to bring ...
Thomas Pennant, 1778
10
The Gentleman's Magazine
This evening the (xteusire collieries at Chirk in Denbighshire were destroyed by inundation. Owing, as it is supposed, to the servants in the Ellesmere Canal Company, the stop. gates, plugs, he. for regulating the quantity of wat»r on that parr of ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHIRK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chirk is used in the context of the following news items.
1
State-of-the-art Chirk playground officially opened
A fundraising campaign by Chirk Mums Group provided significant funding for the project, while business and council contributions also helped ... «News North Wales, Jul 15»
2
In Pictures: The Lion King roars into life at The King's School
... played by Jonny Madden, of Wrexham, Eden Hambilton-Davies from Chirk and Charlotte Scott, of Chester, to usurp Mufasa's throne on Pride ... «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Chirk dad fears for family's health over asbestos tile blunder
Dust and shards from the tiles were dispersed around the kitchen of Mr Henry's Chirk council house and found their way into the lounge, ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
4
Arson ruled out in blaze at Hightown school
Four appliances from Wrexham, Chirk and Llangollen were sent to the scene. Investigations continued until about 10am. Paul Scott, a North ... «LeaderLive, Jul 15»
5
Road Reopens Following Two Vehicle Collision Near Chirk
Two vehicles have been involved in a collision on the Halton Roundabout near Chirk. Details of the two vehicles are not yet known. «Wrexham.com, Jul 15»
6
Fire at St Christopher's School, Wrexham, 'accidental'
Four appliances from Wrexham, Chirk and Llangollen were called to St Christopher's School in Hightown, at 02:10 BST on Saturday. «BBC News, Jul 15»
7
Rapid progress on new 999 station in Wrexham
The building is to replace the existing fire station on Bradley Road in Wrexham, and the existing ambulance stations in Chirk and Wrexham. «LeaderLive, Jul 15»
8
Artist's work goes on show at Chirk Castle
All winter the castle has hosted local artist Matthew Wood, who has been hard at work trying to capture views of Chirk normally unseen by ... «News North Wales, Jun 15»
9
Fun the order of the day at Chirk Fun Day
Councillor Frank Hemmings, of the Chirk Celebrations and Lights Committee, said: “We are working hard to bring the event together, the small ... «Border Counties Advertizer, Jun 15»
10
Chirk castle art exhibition in previously unseen rooms
A winter's hard work by artist Matthew Wood at Chirk Castle is now on display. Matthew spent the winter months hard at work trying to capture ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jun 15»

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