cackle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cacklenext
1
as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement erupted in a high-pitched cackle at the absurdity of the suggestion

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2
as in chatter
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longer

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cackle

2 of 2

verb

ˈka-kəl How to pronounce cackle (audio)
1
as in to chat
to engage in casual or rambling conversation a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory days

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2
as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caught

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Recent Examples of cackle
Noun
When Pirog played a flashy line, which was often, Vile let out a cackle, an impish, cowpoke whoopee ti-yi-yo. — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
SpongeBob cackles on a television lodged behind shatterproof glass. — Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026 Without hesitation, the Thunder players merged, all cackling simultaneously. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cackle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cackle
  1. chuckle
  2. chatter
  3. chat
  4. laugh
  5. laughter
  6. talk
  7. converse
  8. giggle
Noun
  • Toward the end of the panel, Buttimer noted that Connaughton would have wanted to argue with each speaker, drawing chuckles from the audience.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Wickersham says, with only the slightest of chuckles, that every quarterback is something of a sociopath and likens them to politicians in the middle of a race.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of chuckle
Noun
  • These birds, with their intense, sharp eyes and bold, sturdy appearance, are selective in their social bonds and communicate in loud, rattling chatter.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The group, including Shawn Mendes, Bruna Marquezine, and Edward Norton, relaxed and unwinded as conversations and chatter got louder.
    — Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of chatter
Verb
  • He was seen last season trying to chat with a teammate on the sideline during the national anthem.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Browsing Twitch live streams on a Sunday afternoon this past summer might include seeing e-gamers setting a world-record speed run or online celebrities chatting with fans.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of chat
Verb
  • Clark was even seen laughing after Reese missed the game-winning layup.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Both Ruto, behind the wheel, and Chivayo are seen laughing, with Chivayo's wife grinning from the back seat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of laugh
Noun
  • The story celebrates love in various forms and features unexpected twists, with moments of humor and others that evoke laughter, applause and even a few surprises from the audience.
    — Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Or at least warts that had been covered up by the flattering glow of dim lighting, flowers, champagne toasts, and laughter.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of laughter
Noun
  • The indirect talks come as the conflict, which is entering its eighth month, has caused global economic damage and badly battered Iran.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Progress in talks will be a main focus for markets, as regional mediators push for ceasefire negotiations, said Mahmoud Mashal, senior market analyst of VT Markets Dubai, adding that any meaningful progress could drive crude lower.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of talk
Verb
  • Essential California checked out the trials, tested airport counters, walked through the terminal’s new gates and conversed with excited passengers looking forward to their next flight out of Burbank.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Green was more upbeat after conversing with Young throughout the day.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of converse
Verb
  • DeSorbo says in late July, punctuating the thought with her signature giggle.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • This approach worked for Jean Nelson of Pasadena, California, after her 2-year-old son, Luke, took delight in dragging toilet paper down the hall, giggling as the roll unfurled behind him.
    — Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of giggle

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“Cackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cackle. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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