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Cackle

/ˈkækəl/

The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.

📖 Definitions of "Cackle"

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.

    "The witch cackled evilly."

  3. 3

    To talk in a silly manner; to prattle.

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