cackle

/ˈkækəl/
verb
  1. To make the loud, sharp cry of a hen or goose, especially after laying an egg.
    • The hen cackled loudly after laying her egg in the coop.
    • The farmer smiled as the chickens cackled and scratched in the dirt.
    • We heard the geese cackling in the barnyard early this morning.
  2. To laugh in a loud, harsh, or shrill way.
    • The witch in the story cackled as she stirred her potion.
    • She cackled when she saw the silly costume her friend was wearing.
    • The old man cackled with delight at his own joke.
  3. To talk or chatter noisily or excitedly.
    • The children cackled about their plans for the weekend.
    • In the cafeteria, groups of friends cackled over lunch.
    • They cackled nervously as they waited for the test results.
noun
  1. The loud, sharp cry of a hen or goose.
    • The farmer recognized the cackle of his favorite goose.
    • The cackle of the hen woke me up at dawn.
    • A sudden cackle came from the barn, startling the cat.
  2. A loud, harsh, or shrill laugh.
    • He let out a cackle that made everyone turn and stare.
    • Her cackle could be heard across the entire room.
    • The villain's cackle sent chills down the hero's spine.
  3. Noisy, excited talk or chatter.
    • I could hear the cackle of my coworkers from the hallway.
    • The party was full of laughter and cackle late into the night.
    • The cackle of the crowd filled the stadium before the game.
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