Cackel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Cackel is a playful or informal term for a loud, shrill laugh, often resembling the sound of a hen. It suggests amusement or mischief and is used to describe exaggerated laughter.
Definition:
To laugh loudly and shrilly, often in a harsh or mocking manner.
Synonyms:
chuckle, giggle, snicker, guffaw
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
sob, weep
Common Collocations:
cackle loudly, cackle with glee, witch's cackle
Derivatives:
cackler, cackling
Usage Tips:
Use "cackle" to describe a loud, often harsh laugh, typically associated with witches or mischievous laughter.
Common Phrases:
witch's cackle, cackle like a hyena, evil cackle
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English *cakelen*, imitative of the sound of a loud laugh or hen's noise.
Examples:
- 1. The witch began to cackle as she stirred her cauldron.
- 2. His sudden cackle startled everyone in the quiet room.
- 3. The children cackled with joy during the silly game.
- 4. She let out a wicked cackle after playing her prank.