cluck

Meanings

• Verb (intransitive)

  The sound made by a chicken or hen.

  - "The chickens clucked contentedly in their coop."
  - "After laying an egg, the hen clucked softly."

• Verb (transitive)

  To make a clucking sound imitating that of a chicken.

  - "The children clucked at their friends who were trying to impress them."
  - "The actor clucked convincingly to portray the sound of a hen."

---

Pronunciation

1. /klʌk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79268453"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with cluck
duck , muck , luck

---

Variants

List of all variants of cluck that leads to same result
cluck , clucked , clucking , clucks

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English clucan, cognate with Dutch klokken, German klucken, and related to clucking sounds.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The sound of a chicken clucking is actually a series of short, sharp calls that the bird uses to communicate with other chickens.

2. Clucking is also the sound made by some species of ducks and geese.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. broodiness: A state of readiness for a hen to incubate eggs, often indicated by frequent clucking and restlessness.

2. clucking hen syndrome: A condition in which hens exhibit excessive clucking and other signs of stress, often caused by overcrowding or other poor living conditions.

---

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, the sound of clucking is often used to describe the contentment or excitement of chickens or hens. In art, it is a common sound depicted in illustrations and paintings of farms and rural settings.

How to Memorize "cluck"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a chicken coop filled with contented chickens making clucking sounds.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cluck' with the sound of chickens or hens.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Cluck like a chicken to remember the sound'.

---

Memorize "cluck" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize cluck is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.