gloussement — meaning in English

English meaning

• cackle noun A harsh, broken sound like a hen's cry, or a laugh that sounds similar.
• cluck noun The short, clicking sound a hen makes.
• giggle verb To laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way.

Senses

gloussement is used for these senses in English:

• cackle A laugh resembling the cry of a hen or goose.
• chortle A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
• cluck The sound made by a hen, especially when brooding, or calling her chicks.
• giggle A high-pitched, silly laugh.

cackle — full definition

1. noun A harsh, broken sound like a hen's cry, or a laugh that sounds similar.
2. verb To laugh in a loud, harsh way, or to make the sharp cry of a hen or goose.

cluck — full definition

1. noun The short, clicking sound a hen makes.
2. verb To make this sound, or to make a similar clicking noise with the tongue in disapproval.

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