Meaning & Definition of word "Cackle"

Cackle

/ˈkæk.əl/

1. a loud, harsh laugh.
- Example: Her cackle echoed through the room, drawing everyone's attention.
2. the sound made by certain birds, especially chickens.
- Example: The cackle of the rooster signaled the start of the day.

1. to make a harsh, loud, shrill sound, often like the noise made by a hen.
- Example: The hens began to cackle loudly when they saw the farmer approaching.
2. to laugh in a loud, harsh manner.
- Example: She couldn't help but cackle at the joke that her friend told.

From Middle English 'cacklen', akin to 'cackle' used by chickens.

cackle like a hen:

To laugh loudly and harshly, similar to the sound made by chickens.

croak:

To make a deep, hoarse sound typically associated with frogs.

screech:

To make a loud, high-pitched sound.

Meaning: To laugh uncontrollably or in a silly manner.

Example Sentence: She cackled all night at the party.

Meaning: To gossip or talk maliciously about someone.

Example Sentence: They like to cackle about their neighbors.