intransitive. Of a hen: to make its characteristic short, hollow, guttural sound, esp. when broody or calling to its chicks; = cluck, v. 1b. Also…

intransitive. To make a noise as a hen, especially after laying an egg; also to make a noise as a goose (which is more specifically to gaggle, v.).

intransitive. Of a bird (esp. a chicken) or another animal: to make a short, distinct sound; to chirp or cheep; to cluck.

intransitive. Of a hen or other bird: To cackle.

intransitive. Of a hen: to make its characteristic short, hollow, guttural sound, esp. when broody or calling to its chicks; = clock, v.1 1. Also…

To cluck or cackle as a hen; also with complement (transitive) to call (together) with a chuckle.

To cluck, or cackle, as a hen. Cf. clock, v.1, cluck, v.

intransitive. To cluck (in senses 1b and 4b of the verb).