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Meaning of clucked
The primary meaning of the word "clucked" is to make a low, short, and repetitive sound, typically like a hen.
Etymology of clucked
The word "clucked" originated from the Middle English word "clucken", which is imitative of the sound made by a hen.
The word has been used since the 14th century to describe the sound made by domestic fowl, and its usage has expanded to include human sounds and expressions.
Synonyms
cackled
chuckled
gurgled
murmured
clacked
chirped
cheeped
peeped
chattered
tweeted
trilled
warbled
cooed
croaked
quacked
bleated
baahed
oinked
grunted
snorted
neighed
brayed
hee-hawed
baaed
mewed
purred
meowed
growled
yapped
yelped
howled
whined
whimpered
snarled
hissed
spat
chirred
pealed
tinkled
jingled
clinked
clanked
rattled
clattered
banged
clapped
clicked
Definitions
- Made a short, low, repetitive sound, typically like a hen, often to express concern, comfort, or warning.
- * Said something in a soothing or reassuring manner, often in a series of short, low sounds.
Usage Examples
- The mother clucked softly to comfort her crying child.
- * The hen clucked loudly to warn her chicks of potential danger.
- * The teacher clucked her tongue in disapproval of the student's behavior.