noun

cackling

Cackling (noun) means the act or sound of cackling; a series of harsh, broken cries or laughs. Example: “The cackling from the henhouse woke the whole street.”

noun

The act or sound of cackling; a series of harsh, broken cries or laughs.

"The cackling from the henhouse woke the whole street."

How to use cackling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sound of something (or someone) cackling.

Common pairings

nervous cackling cackling laughter

Word forms

cacklings plural

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Rhymes for cackling

tackling crackling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cackling” mean?

The word “cackling” means the act or sound of cackling; a series of harsh, broken cries or laughs. In plain terms, the sound of something (or someone) cackling.

How do you use “cackling” in a sentence?

Here is “cackling” used in a sentence: “The cackling from the henhouse woke the whole street.”

What part of speech is “cackling”?

“Cackling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of cackling?

"cackling" (noun) means the act or sound of cackling; a series of harsh, broken cries or laughs.