Cackle/ˈkækl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Witchy Laughter Often used to describe an evil or mischievous laugh, similar to a witch in stories. The villain's cackle echoed in the dungeon. Pro Tip 2/3Mocking Tone Implies laughing at someone, not with them, potentially to belittle. They cackled at his failed attempt to dance. Pro Tip 3/3Loud and High Cackling is noticeably louder and higher-pitched than regular laughter. Her cackle cut through the calm night air.