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cackling

/kæklɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cackling mean?

verb

Laughing loudly and uncontrollably, typically in a harsh, cackling sound. To laugh loudly and harshly.

Example

"The comedian's cackling audience was infectious, and soon everyone was laughing along."

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