cackle

• Существительное, обозначающее резкий, отрывистый звук, издаваемый курицей после того, как она снесла яйцо, или, в более широком смысле, шумный, высокий разговор или громкий, хриплый смех.

A noun referring to the sharp, broken sound made by a hen after laying an egg, or by extension, noisy, high-pitched talk or a loud, raucous laugh.

1. Hen's soundA2formal

   The sharp, broken sound that a hen makes, especially after laying an egg.

   Кудахтанье

   • The hen let out a loud cackle after laying her egg.
   • We heard the cackle of chickens from the farmyard.
   • A sudden cackle from the coop announced the new egg.

2. Noisy talkB1informal

   Loud, silly, or excited chatter or conversation.

   Галдёж

   • The room was filled with the cackle of gossip.
   • Their cackle could be heard from across the hall.
   • She joined the cackle of voices at the party.

   Синонимыbabblechatterclackgabblejabberprattleyammer

   Антонимыhushquietsilence

3. Loud laughB1informal

   A loud, harsh, or shrill laugh that resembles the sound of a hen.

   Хохот

   • He let out a cackle at the comedian's joke.
   • Her cackle was so loud it startled everyone.
   • The old man's cackle echoed through the room.

   Синонимыchortleguffawhorselaughsnicker

• Глагол, используемый для описания громкого, резкого смеха или крика курицы или гуся, или похожего звука, издаваемого человеком, часто указывающего на веселье или насмешку.

A verb used to describe the loud, harsh laugh or cry of a hen or goose, or a similar sound made by a person, often suggesting amusement or derision.

1. Laugh loudly and harshlyB2informal

   To laugh in a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant way.

   Хихикать

   • The old witch cackled with glee at her evil plan.
   • He cackled loudly at his own joke, annoying everyone nearby.
   • The audience cackled at the comedian's dark humor.

   Синонимыcawchortleguffawhawsnickersquawkyawp

2. Hen's cryB1formal

   To make the loud, shrill sound characteristic of a hen, especially after laying an egg.

   Кудахтать

   • The hen cackled proudly after laying her egg.
   • We could hear the chickens cackling in the barnyard.
   • The rooster crowed and the hens cackled in response.

   Синонимыclucksquawk

3. Talk noisily or chatterC1informal

   To talk in a loud, excited, or foolish manner.

   Громко болтать

   • The children cackled excitedly about their adventure.
   • They cackled on about the gossip for hours.
   • Stop cackling and listen to what I have to say.

   Синонимыbabbleblabberchatterclackgabblejabberprattle