cackled; cackling
ˈka-k(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
2
: to laugh especially in a harsh or sharp manner
Shakespeare's crones cackled of evil deeds—
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cackle
noun
Synonyms
Examples of cackle in a Sentence
The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
Recent Examples on the Web
As if to prove his point, the walkie-talkie begins to cackle, and Brooks sets his burrito down, heading toward a table where a glass has broken on the asphalt, a minor menace that nonetheless demands his attention.
—Jamie Feldmar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
Laker Nation, yellow Minions in The House of Gru, rose from the sea of Mile-High blue and cackled.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
Intertwined with the franchise’s history via his connection to Negan, while simultaneously becoming a cackling, cowardly lunatic of his own mold entirely, the Croat is proof positive that there’s still more juice in the Walking Dead franchise.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
The filmmaker, who was nominated for Best Director for Killers but lost to Christopher Nolan, repeatedly smiled to the camera and cackled to himself during Gosling's buzzy rendition of the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
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Evoke the aura of a cackling fire with this woody scent from Diptyque, which features notes of wood, vetiver and patchouli enhanced with radiant aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus and tonka bean.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
Following the devastating crash, the cartel members were heard cackling.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2024
Even a casual viewer knows the only time Mary Cosby leaves her closet is to cackle at the moon on the monthly anniversary of Jen Shah's incarceration.
—Kristen Baldwin and Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2023
Apparently this bird would spend a good part of the day sitting on the window ledge giving a loud cackling call typical of an agitated Cooper’s hawk.
—Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Jamie Feldmar, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024
Laker Nation, yellow Minions in The House of Gru, rose from the sea of Mile-High blue and cackled.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2024
Intertwined with the franchise’s history via his connection to Negan, while simultaneously becoming a cackling, cowardly lunatic of his own mold entirely, the Croat is proof positive that there’s still more juice in the Walking Dead franchise.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024
The filmmaker, who was nominated for Best Director for Killers but lost to Christopher Nolan, repeatedly smiled to the camera and cackled to himself during Gosling's buzzy rendition of the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2024
Buy Now Homesick Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Diptyque Amber Candle
Evoke the aura of a cackling fire with this woody scent from Diptyque, which features notes of wood, vetiver and patchouli enhanced with radiant aniseed, insolent spices, mysterious incense, cistus and tonka bean.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
Following the devastating crash, the cartel members were heard cackling.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2024
Even a casual viewer knows the only time Mary Cosby leaves her closet is to cackle at the moon on the monthly anniversary of Jen Shah's incarceration.
—Kristen Baldwin and Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2023
Apparently this bird would spend a good part of the day sitting on the window ledge giving a loud cackling call typical of an agitated Cooper’s hawk.
—Taylor Piephoff, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Cackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cackle. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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