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cackle

1 of 2verb
/ˈkæ.kəl/
Forms:cackles,cackling,cackled,cackled
1

to laugh loudly and harshly, often in a way that sounds unpleasant or wicked

  • The wicked witch in the story began to cackle after casting her spell.
  • The old man couldn't resist cackling when he heard the amusing joke.
  • The villain's sinister plan succeeded, and he cackled triumphantly.
  • The mischievous hyena cackled loudly in the distance.
2

to make a harsh, sharp, and raucous vocalization characteristic of hens after laying an egg or when disturbed

  • The hen began to cackle loudly after laying her egg in the coop.
  • She couldn’t help but laugh when the chickens cackled in response to the commotion.
  • The sudden noise made the birds cackle in alarm and scatter across the yard.
  • As she entered the barn, the hens started to cackle, filling the air with noise.
  • They watched the chickens cackle and peck around the yard with amusement.
3

to talk in a rapid, high-pitched, and often excited or unrestrained manner

  • The group of friends began to cackle about their weekend plans.
  • The kids cackled excitedly as they shared stories from their school day.
  • They sat by the fire, cackling and sharing ghost stories late into the night.
  • The siblings cackled together as they recalled funny childhood memories.
  • She joined in as her friends cackled about their latest adventure.