cluck Definition
to make the short, low sound that a chicken makes.
Using cluck: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cluck" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The hens were clucking in the yard.
Example
She clucked her tongue disapprovingly.
Example
He clucked his tongue and shook his head.
cluck Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with cluck
to make a sound of disapproval or regret by clicking one's tongue against the roof of one's mouth
Example
She clucked her tongue at the sight of the messy room.
to express satisfaction or pleasure, often used to describe the sound made by a contented cat
Example
The cat clucked and purred as it curled up on the warm blanket.
Example
She's always clucking like a hen over her children's safety.
Summary: cluck in Brief
The verb 'cluck' [klʌk] refers to the short, low sound made by a chicken. It can also be used figuratively to indicate disapproval or concern, as in 'She clucked her tongue disapprovingly.' The phrase 'cluck one's tongue' means to express disapproval, while 'cluck and purr' describes the sound made by a contented cat.
