cack etymology

Etymology

The word "cack" is thought to be onomatopoeic, meaning that it imitates the sound that a hen makes when it lays an egg. The first known use of the word "cack" in the English language was in the early 16th century.

Meaning

The word "cack" has two main meanings:

1. To make a harsh, grating sound, especially like a hen laying an egg.
2. To talk or laugh loudly and raucously, often in a foolish or annoying way.

Origin

The word "cack" is thought to have originated from the Old English word "caeccan," which also meant "to make a harsh sound." The word "caeccan" is thought to be related to the Proto-Germanic word "*kakkōn," which also meant "to make a harsh sound."

Examples

• The hen cacked loudly as she laid an egg.
• The audience cacked with laughter at the comedian's jokes.
• The politician's speech was full of cackling and empty promises.

cack relate terms

• caca

  Etymology The word caca is derived from the Latin word cacare meaning to defecate