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cry vs clucking

clucking vs cry

cry and clucking both are nouns.

cry is a verb but clucking is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cry Yes No Yes No
clucking Yes No No No
As nouns, clucking is a hyponym of cry; that is, clucking is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cry:
  • cry: the characteristic utterance of an animal
  • clucking: the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
cry (noun) clucking (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)
a fit of weeping
a slogan used to rally support for a cause
a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)
the characteristic utterance of an animal
cry (verb) clucking (verb)
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
bring into a particular state by crying
utter a sudden loud cry
proclaim or announce in public
utter a characteristic sound
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
demand immediate action
Difference between cry and clucking

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