cackle
/ˈkækəl/
Meanings
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Noun
A loud, high-pitched sound, often made in laughter.
- "The witches in the forest cackled as they stirred their potion."
- "His laugh turned into a cackle as he told the scary story."
Pronunciation
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/ˈkækəl/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with cacklehackle , crackle , mackle
Variants
List of all variants of cackle that leads to same resultcackle , cackled , cackler , cacklers , cackles , cackling
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English 'cacelen' meaning 'to croak' or 'to cackle'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The sound of a cackle is often used in horror films to signify the presence of a witch or other evil entity.
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The word 'cackle' is also used to describe the sound made by certain birds, such as geese and jays.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
laughter: A complex emotional response that involves feelings of joy, relief, and sociability.
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witches: Folkloric figures often depicted as having the ability to cast spells, brew potions, and fly.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature and folklore, the cackle of witches is often used to signify their mischief or evil intentions. In modern usage, a cackle can also refer to a loud, high-pitched laugh.
How to Memorize "cackle"
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visualize
- Imagine a group of witches huddled around a cauldron, making strange, high-pitched noises as they stir their potion.
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associate
- Associate the word 'cackle' with the sound of witches laughing or the sound of a loud, high-pitched laugh.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Cackling Witches' to remember the word.
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