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cackle

The correct spelling is cackle.

How to pronounce cackle

/ˈkækəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈkækəl/

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The correct spelling is cackle. The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg. For example: "The witch cackled evilly."

Usage Examples

The witch cackled evilly.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.
  2. 2.A laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose.
  3. 3.Futile or excessively noisy talk.
  4. 4.A group of hyenas.

verb

  1. 1.To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does.
  2. 2.To laugh with a broken sound similar to a hen's cry.
  3. 3.To talk in a silly manner; to prattle.

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