cluck
咕
definition
verb
Chickens and hens cluck nearby and the cicadas start up their relentless refrain.
(of a hen) make a short, guttural sound.
noun
Farmers usually keep farm animals to supplement their income, but a visitor to this farm will not hear clucks or moos.
the characteristic short, guttural sound made by a hen.
a cluck too lazy to put up a clothesline
a stupid or foolish person.
translation of 'cluck'
interjection
咕!
example
I have perfected the art of the interested 'cluck' during these kinds of conversations.
He gave a 'cluck' of sorts and began the lesson.
Chickens and hens 'cluck' nearby and the cicadas start up their relentless refrain.
Whether she intended to eventually marry the silly 'cluck' or not, that wouldn't matter, because I just wouldn't like it.
Gil, with a 'cluck' of his tongue and a loud smack of his lips, seemed satisfied with this.
Jackson filled in the form as best he could and handed it back to the nurse, who looked over it with a 'cluck' of disapproval.
Loretta gave a 'cluck' of impatience
He made a noise which, had he been female, would have been instantly recognized as a sympathetic 'cluck' .
a 'cluck' too lazy to put up a clothesline
If they ask if my eggs are fresh, I'll waddle around and 'cluck' like a chicken and say, ‘Hey, they don't get any fresher than this.’
Of course, conservatives will cluck 'cluck' sadly and say that we're overreacting.
When I read, ‘academic freedom,’ I hear a very loud 'cluck' .
‘Thanks,’ he said but made no action to invite her in and with a 'cluck' of her tongue she turned on her heels and began to walk away.
He said he eats ‘anything that used to moo, 'cluck' or oink - as long as it's cooked.’
I shook my head, feeling the urge to 'cluck' my tongue in disapproval.
With an exasperated 'cluck' of his tongue he rushed to the shower, and got ready.
So I declined his offer, letting him 'cluck' in dismay.
Despots die and their wars are read about in history books; we 'cluck' our tongues, shake our heads and wonder at their evil.
Loretta gave a 'cluck' of impatience
I'd toss out a topic and he'd 'cluck' his tongue and point out ways my idea could be offensive and controversial.
As chickens 'cluck' at our feet, he continues in his warm, soft voice: ‘They will never succeed in making me hate them.’
The man 'clucked' his tongue, as if he were feeling sorry for me, and moved forward to help me saddle the horse.
The departure of Elisabeth was like the departure of a mother; she had been the old hen of the group, 'clucking over' everybody and their goings-on with men, while never having one herself.
Throughout the showing of the film, we were bombarded with audience members around us 'clucking' their tongues and making other sympathetic noises.
When the road was clear, a few villagers ran out of their homes and onto the road, dogs barking and chickens 'clucking' .
She 'clucked' her tongue, apparently in disapproval, and turned away.
The geese honked, and the hens hopped about 'clucking' , as she giggled and ran after them.
The maid 'clucked' her tongue and rolled her eyes.
She 'clucked' her tongue a couple of times, frowning slightly.
Farmers usually keep farm animals to supplement their income, but a visitor to this farm will not hear 'clucks' or moos.
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