Englishcackle
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
- : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner //… Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds … — Scott McMurray
- : chatter
Examples
- //The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
- //I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English cakelen, of imitative origincackle
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement //erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestionSynonyms
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longerSynonymsbackchat causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to engage in casual or rambling conversation //a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory daysSynonymsSynonymous Phrases
- to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound //she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caughtSynonymous Phrases
cackle
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
- : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner //… Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds … — Scott McMurray
- : chatter
Examples
- //The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
- //I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English cakelen, of imitative origincackle
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement //erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestionSynonyms
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longerSynonymsbackchat causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to engage in casual or rambling conversation //a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory daysSynonymsSynonymous Phrases
- to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound //she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caughtSynonymous Phrases
cackle
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
- : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner //… Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds … — Scott McMurray
- : chatter
Examples
- //The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
- //I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English cakelen, of imitative origincackle
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement //erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestionSynonyms
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longerSynonymsbackchat causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to engage in casual or rambling conversation //a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory daysSynonymsSynonymous Phrases
- to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound //she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caughtSynonymous Phrases
cackle
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
- : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner //… Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds … — Scott McMurray
- : chatter
Examples
- //The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
- //I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English cakelen, of imitative origincackle
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement //erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestionSynonyms
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longerSynonymsbackchat causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to engage in casual or rambling conversation //a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory daysSynonymsSynonymous Phrases
- to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound //she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caughtSynonymous Phrases
cackle
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
- : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner //… Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds … — Scott McMurray
- : chatter
Examples
- //The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
- //I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English cakelen, of imitative origincackle
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement //erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestionSynonyms
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longerSynonymsbackchat causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to engage in casual or rambling conversation //a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory daysSynonymsSynonymous Phrases
- to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound //she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caughtSynonymous Phrases
cackle
Definition
- intransitive verb
- : to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
- : to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner //… Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds … — Scott McMurray
- : chatter
Examples
- //The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
- //I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Middle English cakelen, of imitative origincackle
noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement //erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestionSynonyms
- friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this //the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longerSynonymsbackchat causerie chat chatter chin music chin-wag [slang] chitchat confab confabulation gab gabfest gossip jangle jaw natter [chiefly British] palaver patter rap schmooze small talk table talk talk tête-à-têteRelated Words
verb
Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to engage in casual or rambling conversation //a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory daysSynonymsSynonymous Phrases
- to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound //she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caughtSynonymous Phrases