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cackles

/ˈkækəlz/

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noun

The cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.

Examples :

"The farmer knew his hens had laid eggs that morning because he heard their loud cackles coming from the coop. "

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noun

A laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose.

Examples :

"The witch's cackles echoed through the dark forest. "

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noun

Futile or excessively noisy talk.

Examples :

"The meeting dissolved into pointless cackles after the manager left, with everyone gossiping instead of working. "

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noun

A group of hyenas.

Examples :

"A cackles of hyenas roamed the African savanna, their laughter-like calls echoing in the night. "

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verb

To make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does.

Examples :

"The old hen cackles loudly whenever someone approaches her nest. "

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verb

To laugh with a broken sound similar to a hen's cry.

Examples :

"The witch cackled evilly."

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verb

To talk in a silly manner; to prattle.

Examples :

"The girls cackles about boys filled the classroom, making it hard to concentrate. "

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