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
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Examples of cackle in a Sentence
The hens were cackling in the henhouse.
I could hear my aunts cackling in the next room.
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Some of the potential fates can also make everyone cackle with wicked glee like a table full of witches.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The sky is dark and green as the wind blows, Rio cackling.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The old insult comic remains onstage, serving up the same routine to a crowd that cackles and roars.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Find registration information about costume and cackling contests and more at irvingtonhalloween.com/schedule-of-events.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The sky is dark and green as the wind blows, Rio cackling.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The old insult comic remains onstage, serving up the same routine to a crowd that cackles and roars.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
Find registration information about costume and cackling contests and more at irvingtonhalloween.com/schedule-of-events.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Cackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cackle. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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