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Synonyms & Antonyms of cackle
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1
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
friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
- the constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longer
Synonyms for cackle
- backchat,
- causerie,
- chat,
- chatter,
- chin music,
- chin-wag
- [slang],
- chitchat,
- confab,
- confabulation,
- gab,
- gabfest,
- gossip,
- jangle,
- jaw,
- natter
- [chiefly British],
- palaver,
- patter,
- rap,
- schmooze,
- small talk,
- table talk,
- talk,
- tête-à-tête
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of cackle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
- she cackled with glee when her tax-evading neighbor finally got caught
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The first known use of cackle was in the 13th century
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