Cackler: meaning, definitions and examples

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cackler

 

[ ˈkæk.lər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal conversation

A cackler is a person who laughs in a loud, harsh, or derisive manner. The term often refers to someone who laughs in a way that can be disruptive or overly conspicuous. Cackling is typically associated with a lack of restraint in expressing amusement, making it a somewhat negative or critical description. In some contexts, especially in relation to certain social or cultural groups, it can imply mockery or scorn.

Synonyms

chortler, howler, laugher

Examples of usage

  • The cackler in the back row made it hard to concentrate on the lecture.
  • During the comedy show, one cackler stole the spotlight with her loud laughter.
  • His cackler friends always made the mood light at parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "cackler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pessoa que ri de forma exagerada

🇮🇳 हंसने वाला

🇩🇪 Lacher

🇮🇩 orang yang tertawa terbahak-bahak

🇺🇦 сміхун

🇵🇱 chichotnik

🇯🇵 大声で笑う人

🇫🇷 rieur

🇪🇸 risueño

🇹🇷 kahkaha atan kişi

🇰🇷 큰 소리로 웃는 사람

🇸🇦 شخص يضحك بصوت عالٍ

🇨🇿 smějící se člověk

🇸🇰 smiechajúca osoba

🇨🇳 大声笑的人

🇸🇮 oseba, ki se glasno smeji

🇮🇸 maður sem hlær hátt

🇰🇿 дауыстап күлетін адам

🇬🇪 ხუმარა

🇦🇿 gülüşü ilə tanınan adam

🇲🇽 persona que ríe a carcajadas

Word origin

The word 'cackler' is derived from the base verb 'cackle', which has roots in Middle English from 'cacklen', an echoic term meant to imitate the sound a chicken makes. The use of 'cackle' typically refers to a type of laughter that is sharp and loud, akin to the clucking of a hen. This notion of harsh laughter became extended to describe a personality trait in individuals who laugh in an obnoxious or excessively loud manner. The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs the action described by the verb, so a 'cackler' is literally someone who cackles. Over time, its usage has evolved to include connotations of mockery, especially in informal settings, thus attaching further informal and social elements to the word.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,337, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.