1. past tense of cackle; made the harsh cry of a hen or goose
2. past tense of cackle; laughed in a harsh, shrill way

Examples

• The hen cackled loudly after laying an egg.
• The geese cackled as they waddled across the yard.
• The witch in the story cackled wickedly at her evil plan.
• She cackled with delight when she heard the funny joke.
• The old woman cackled as she told her ghost stories.
• The chickens cackled nervously when the fox approached.