Main Entry:

cack·le

Pronunciation:

\ˈka-kəl\

Function:

intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

cack·led; cack·ling \-k(ə-)liŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English cakelen, of imitative origin

Date:

13th century

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 3 : chatter

— cackle noun

— cack·ler \-k(ə-)lər\ noun