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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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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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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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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
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Rosie started softly, to match the question, but finished in a sort of triumphant cackle.
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Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
The women all cackled in unison.
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Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
One minute later, cackles rippled through my eardrums at a higher decibel than before.
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Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Rosie started softly, to match the question, but finished in a sort of triumphant cackle.
—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Earlier, Mitchell’s Avdotya has attacked him with a pillow, railing and cackling.
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
The women all cackled in unison.
—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cackle
Noun
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There was a point in Patrick Paul’s ascension last season where his smirk, his hearty chuckles irritated, if not frustrated his opponents to the point of anger.
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For one, our laughs sound different based on context — from a polite chuckle among colleagues to a full-bodied guffaw with close friends.
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In the last year or two, there was chatter and debate whether Messi would actually be selected to join the national team again.
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.
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These hard-sided, pop-top adventure trucks look so cool that strangers will stop to chat with you — guaranteed.
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While Yahia chats with The Star, his daughter, Hannah, takes a tray of baklava out of the oven.
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The ending echoes the film’s opening, when viewers hear the couple laughing together while playing the piano during a happier chapter of their relationship.
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Imagine tall trees across the lake, a calm breeze, children laughing in the distance, the scent of your old canvas tent – there’s no forgetting the sights, sounds, smells and feel of summer camp.
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Enjoli Stewart, Michael's mother, said the events taking place on Sunday, June 28, and Monday, June 29, in the Deer Run Estates neighborhood in Lumberton, New Jersey, will honor her son's love for ice cream, laughter and bringing people together.
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The answer catches Hathaway completely off guard, sending the Oscar winner into laughter and bringing the scene to a halt.
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Cannon talk is also reverberating in the run-up to Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
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Vitello mentioned that the talk in the coaches’ room Saturday night focused on preparing to face Sale in the series finale.
Verb
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Many decades worth of politicians have sipped Cafecito at the famous coffee counter window, La Ventanita, meeting there to converse with Miami’s Hispanic community.
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Property management teams are encouraged to converse with residents to gain their off-the-cuff thoughts about the value of different amenities, Khouri says.
Verb
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An uncontrollable laugh when tickled is vastly different from a polite laugh in a meeting, an infectious laugh during a movie, or a nervous little giggle after making a mistake.
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Humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways since branching off the evolutionary tree, a new study suggests.
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“Cackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cackle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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