clucked; clucking; clucks
Definition of cluck
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make a cluck
2
: to make a clicking sound with the tongue
3
: to express interest or concern
critics clucked over the new developments
cluck
nounDefinition of cluck (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the characteristic sound made by a hen especially in calling her chicks
2
: a stupid or naive person
a dumb cluck
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The first known use of cluck was in the 15th century
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