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to cackle
01
to laugh loudly and harshly, often in a way that sounds unpleasant or wicked
Intransitive
Examples
The wicked witch in the story began to cackle after casting her spell.
The old man could n't resist cackling when he heard the amusing joke.
02
to make a harsh, sharp, and raucous vocalization characteristic of hens after laying an egg or when disturbed
Intransitive
Examples
The hen began to cackle loudly after laying her egg in the coop.
She could n’t help but laugh when the chickens cackled in response to the commotion.
03
to talk in a rapid, high-pitched, and often excited or unrestrained manner
Intransitive
Examples
The group of friends began to cackle about their weekend plans.
The kids cackled excitedly as they shared stories from their school day.
Cackle
01
a loud laugh suggestive of a hen's cackle
02
noisy talk
03
the sound made by a hen after laying an egg
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