CLUCK Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word cluck. (close relations)
Definition of CLUCK
Best Alternative Words for CLUCK
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clack | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated • a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction verb • make a rattling sound • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||||
cackle | verbv | |||||||
noun • the sound made by a hen after laying an egg • noisy talk • a loud laugh suggestive of a hen's cackle verb • talk or utter in a cackling manner • squawk shrilly and loudly, characteristic of hens • make a noise characteristic of a goose • emit a loud, unpleasant kind of laughing | ||||||||
chatter | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • noisy talk • the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine • the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) verb • click repeatedly or uncontrollably • cut unevenly with a chattering tool • talk socially without exchanging too much information • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly • make noise as if chattering away | ||||||||
chirp | verbv | |||||||
noun • a sharp sound made by small birds or insects verb • make high-pitched sounds • sing in modulation | ||||||||
hoot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt • something of little value verb • to utter a loud clamorous shout • utter the characteristic sound of owls | ||||||||
click | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short light metallic sound • a stop consonant made by the suction of air into the mouth (as in Bantu) • a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward • depression of a button on a computer mouse verb • move or strike with a noise • make a clicking or ticking sound • click repeatedly or uncontrollably • cause to make a snapping sound • produce a click • make a clucking sounds, characteristic of hens • become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | ||||||||
clucking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) |