cackle
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Meaning · English
To pretend to rattle (dice) in one's hand while gripping them so that they maintain their orientation.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Danny cackled the dice furiously in his cupped hand, then rolled them so they stopped inches from Slattery's hands. The result was the same as before – a seven.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cackle” mean?
To pretend to rattle (dice) in one's hand while gripping them so that they maintain their orientation.
Is “cackle” formal or informal?
cackle is generally slang.