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cackled

Pronunciation: [ˈkækəld]

Word

Context: "communication"

(verb) to laugh in a loud and happy way, like a cackling chicken or someone who finds something very funny. When you cackle, your laugh is noisy and can sound a bit silly.

Example

The kids cackled with joy when they saw their favorite clown.

Example

She didn't cackle at the joke because she didn't think it was funny.

Example

Why did you cackle so loudly during the movie?

Context: "animal behavior"

(verb) a sharp laughter that is often associated with chickens, especially when they are excited. When chickens are happy or excited, they make a loud, cackling noise.

Example

The hens cackled excitedly after laying their eggs.

Example

The chickens were silent and didn't cackle at all during the storm.

Example

Did the chickens cackle when they found food?

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