(of a bird, especially a hen or goose) To give a raucous clucking cry
(of a donkey or mule) To utter a bray
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An explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
“He let out a brief cackle of triumph.”
Friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this
“The constant cackle of his seat companion made the long flight seem even longer.”
Cackle
A shrill noise, especially made by a voice or bird
An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development
Laugh in a loud, harsh way
“Another kick to the chest sent him into another sputtering cough and the men began to cackle and laugh.”
To engage in casual or rambling conversation
“… a group of old friends who met regularly to laugh and cackle about their glory days.”
(of a bird, especially a hen or goose) To give a raucous clucking cry
“Some have suggested that hens cackle to announce to roosters their renewed receptivity to mating.”
To praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
(of a donkey or mule) To utter a bray
To emit or cause to emit sound
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