chackle

[ chak-uhl ]

verb (used without object)

, British Dialect.

, chack·led, chack·ling.

1. to chatter; jabber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chackle¹

Expressive form; chatter, cackle

Example Sentences

Lock the dairy door!" and all the hens are cackling loudly: "Chickle, chackle, chee," they cry; "we haven't got the key," they cry; "Chickle, chackle, chee!

From Project Gutenberg

Lock the dairy door!" you'll hear him tell the biddies loudly: "Chickle, chackle, chee," they cry; "we haven't got the key!" they cry; "Chickle, chackle, chee!

From Project Gutenberg