Cackle: meaning, definitions and examples

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cackle

[ ˈkækəl ]

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sound

To make a harsh, usually high-pitched noise, like a hen after laying an egg.

Synonyms

chuckle, giggle, laugh

Examples of usage

The old witch cackled loudly as she stirred her cauldron.
The group of hyenas cackled in the distance.
The evil villain cackled with glee as his plan unfolded.
She couldn't help but cackle with laughter at the joke.
The witch's laugh echoed through the forest, a cackle that sent shivers down the spine.

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sound

A loud, harsh laugh.

Synonyms

chuckle, giggle, laugh

Examples of usage

The cackle of the hyenas could be heard from miles away.
Her cackle filled the room, making everyone uneasy.
The witch's cackle was so eerie, it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.

Translations

Translations of the word "cackle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cacarejar

🇮🇳 काकली

🇩🇪 krächzen

🇮🇩 berkokok

🇺🇦 кукушка

🇵🇱 gdaczeć

🇯🇵 かけ声を上げる

🇫🇷 caqueter

🇪🇸 cacarear

🇹🇷 gaklamak

🇰🇷 꽥꽥거리다

🇸🇦 صياح

🇨🇿 kdákat

🇸🇰 kokotať

🇨🇳 咯咯笑

🇸🇮 kikirati

🇮🇸 gakga

🇰🇿 кекіру

🇬🇪 კაკრაზობა

🇦🇿 qışqırmaq

🇲🇽 cacarear

Word origin

The word 'cackle' originated from Middle English 'cakelen' which meant 'to cackle like a hen.' It is believed to have imitative origins, mimicking the sound of a hen after laying an egg. Over time, the word has come to be associated with loud, harsh laughter, often used to depict witches or evil characters in literature and folklore.