cackled
/ˈkækl̩d/
VERB
1. To make a sharp, broken animal cry
To produce a series of sharp, harsh, broken vocal sounds, especially the characteristic call of a hen or goose.
1.1. Sharp cries made by hens or geese
Used when a hen or goose makes a loud, irregular, sharp vocal sound.
Synonyms
- squawked
- screeched
- shrieked
Examples
- The hen cackled loudly after laying an egg.
- A goose cackled noisily as the farmer approached.
Related Words
- clucked
- honking
- squawking
- bird calls
VERB
2. To laugh with a loud, harsh, broken sound
To laugh in a loud, sharp, or irregular manner, producing a sound that resembles the harsh cry of a hen.
2.1. Loud or uncontrolled laughter
Used when someone laughs loudly and energetically, often with a rough, high-pitched, or broken sound.
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Examples
- The witch cackled as her potion bubbled in the cauldron.
- The wicked jester cackled with glee as he played his pranks on unsuspecting guests.
- The villainous mastermind cackled at the success of his devious plan.
Related Words
- snickered
- tittered
- sniggered
- guffawed
- cachinnated
2.2. Mocking or mischievous laughter
Used when someone laughs in a harsh, triumphant, or wicked-sounding way, often to express amusement at another person's misfortune or at a successful trick.
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Examples
- The villain cackled triumphantly after revealing his elaborate plan.
- The children cackled mischievously when their prank succeeded.
Related Words
- sneering
- gloating
- mockery
- derision
VERB
3. To talk in a silly or foolish manner
To speak in a foolish, trivial, or excessively talkative way; to prattle or chatter without much serious purpose.
3.1. Foolish or trivial conversation
Used when someone talks continuously or carelessly about unimportant matters, often in a silly or nonsensical way.
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Examples
- The children cackled on about their silly adventures throughout the afternoon.
- He cackled away with his friends, discussing one trivial subject after another.