Cackle Meaning in English
word
ˈkækəɫ
KAK-uhl
kˈækəl
KAK-uhl
Definition
To laugh in a loud, harsh, and high-pitched way, or to make a sharp, repetitive sound like a chicken.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for unpleasant, mocking, or witch-like laughter. Can also refer to the sound chickens make. Common collocations: 'witch's cackle', 'cackle with laughter'. More negative than words like 'giggle' or 'chuckle'.
Spanish: cacarear - reírse a carcajadas (risa aguda)Portuguese (BR): cacarejar - risada estridentePortuguese (PT): cacarejar - gargalhada estridenteChinese (Simplified): 咯咯笑 - 咯咯叫Chinese (Traditional): 咯咯笑 - 咯咯叫Hindi: कर्कश हँसी - कुकड़ू सरीखी हँसीArabic: قهقهة (ضحكة بصوت مرتفع) - نقنقة (دجاج)Bengali: কিকি করা - কলক করাRussian: кудахтать - гоготатьJapanese: ケタケタ笑う - コッコッと鳴くVietnamese: cười khanh khách - cục tác (gà)Korean: 낄낄거리다 - 꼬꼬댁거리다Turkish: kıkırdamak (sert, alaycı) - gıdaklamakUrdu: قہقہہ لگانا (اونچی، کرخت ہنسی) - کڑکڑانا (مرغی کی آواز)Indonesian: terkekeh - tertawa nyaring (mengejek)
Example Sentences
The old witch began to cackle loudly.
basic
The chickens cackle every morning on the farm.
basic
They all cackled when they heard the joke.
basic
"Did you hear her cackle from across the room? It was impossible to ignore."
natural
He let out a sharp cackle and slapped the table.
natural
Her cackle filled the empty hallway and made everyone look around.
natural