Definitions

1. verb

to laugh loudly and repeatedly, typically in a harsh or hoarse tone

“The old woman cackled with glee as she opened her birthday presents.”

2. noun

a loud, harsh laugh, especially one that is repetitive

“The cackle of the hyena echoed through the forest.”

3. noun

the sound made by a hen, especially when it is laying an egg

“The farmer heard the cackle of the hen as she laid her egg in the coop.”