Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cluck

verb
/klʌk/
Definition
The short, sharp sound made by a chicken.
Examples
  • The hen began to cluck when she found food in the yard.
  • As the chickens gathered, they started to cluck excitedly.
  • The sound of clucking filled the barn early in the morning.
Meaning
Clucking is a noise typically associated with hens, used for communication or to express various feelings.
Synonyms
  • cluck
  • cackle
  • call