cackle Synonyms
Another word for cackle
• noun (Context 1)
A loud, harsh, or raucous laugh.
"The comedian's punchline drew a sudden chortle from the back row of the theater."
• verb (Context 2)
To laugh in a loud, harsh, or broken manner.
"The actor playing the villain cackled with glee upon revealing the secret plot."
• noun (Context 3)
The noisy, broken clucking cry made by a hen or goose, especially after laying an egg.
"A loud cluck from the henhouse announced that the morning eggs were ready to be collected."
• verb (Context 4)
To make a sharp, broken noise or cry (of a hen, goose, or other bird).
"The hens cackled excitedly in the yard as the farmer scattered grain across the ground."
• noun (Context 5)
Idle, noisy, or inconsequential chatter.
"The speaker waited patiently for the chatter in the auditorium to die down before beginning the lecture."
• verb (Context 6)
To chatter noisily or talk at length about trivial matters.
"They sat on the porch and cackled about neighborhood news for hours."
Opposites of cackle
The opposite of cackle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: