Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cackle
verb
/ˈkakəl/
Definition
To make a loud, harsh laugh.
Examples
- She couldn’t help but cackle at the comedian’s jokes.
- The chickens cackled loudly in the barnyard.
- His cackle echoed through the empty halls, making everyone turn around.
Meaning
Cackle refers to the sound of a loud, often shrill laugh, typically associated with the way chickens sound when they squawk. It can also refer to the act of laughing in a loud, boisterous manner.
Synonyms
- Laugh
- Crow
- Chortle
- Guffaw
