cackling
Example Sentences
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Many plays and musicals are supposed to draw chuckles, but theatergoers today are cackling like they’re at a comedy show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Those stereotypes might bring to mind images of black hats, broomsticks and cackling over cauldrons, common in much media.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
Their giant, phony smiles reminded me of dolphins circling their prey and their mean laughter is blended into the sound of cackling birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Squibb has played plenty of cackling grannies; even so, Ms. Sturak is her most unhinged.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
They all laughed alike: throaty, cackling sounds pushed out with enthusiasm.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
