Definition of Cluck
Cluck
cluck
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(noun)
a short and often harsh-sounding noise or cry, similar to that made by a hen, for example such a sound made by a person to express disapproval or concern;
e.g. The hen gave a cluck and started to eat the seeds on the ground. He gave a cluck when he saw how muddy their shoes were.
(noun)
(informal American) a person who is foolish and/or naive and stupid;
e.g. I don't know how you could be such a cluck to forget the keys to the safe.
(verb)
to make a short and often harsh-sounding noise or cry, similar to that madly a hen, for example to make such a sound to express disapproval or concern;
e.g. The chickens started to cluck when they were let outside. I heard her cluck at how long I was taking.
(verb)
to express concern at or interest in something, often in a fussy way;
e.g. I expect that they will cluck over the latest news and want to discuss it at length.
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