cackling
verbDivide cackling into syllables:
cack · ling
How to pronounce cackling:
Definition of cackling:
- cackling (verb):
- to laugh shrilly
- to make the sharp broken noise or cry characteristic of a hen especially after laying
Synonyms for cackling:
babbling
blabbing
blowing smoke
chaffering
chattering
chatting
chewing the rag
chinning
chuckle
conversing
discussing
gabbing
gabbling
gassing
giggle
gossiping
jabbering
jawing
kibbitzing
kibitzing
laugh
nattering
palavering
pattering
prating
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Antonyms for cackling:
bawling
blubbering
blubbery
blubbing
crying
howling
in tears
lachrymose
lamenting
larmoyant
mourning
on the verge of tears
sniveling
snivelling
sobbing
sorrowing
tearful
teary
wailing
weeping
weepy
whimpering
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