Cherup \Cher"up\, v. i. [Prob. fr. chirp.] To make a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to chirp. See {Chirrup}. "Cheruping birds." --Drayton. [1913 Webster]
Cherup \Cher"up\, v. t. To excite or urge on by making a short, shrill, cheerful sound; to cherup to. See {Chirrup}. [1913 Webster] He cherups brisk ear-erecting steed. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
Cherup \Cher"up\, n. A short, sharp, cheerful noise; a chirp; a chirrup; as, the cherup of a cricket. [1913 Webster]