Example Sentences

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A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks.

From Science Daily • Jan. 2, 2024

She clucks her tongue, disregarding his complaint as though she were dealing with a toddler, and then gets to the point: She took his place in line for the Iron Throne.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2022

My rooster's clucks are used to refer to the food – with the hens understanding that reference.

From Salon • May 30, 2022

The clucks from children coaxing donkeys carrying loads of coal down the mountain.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2022

The clucks and whispers spread throughout the hall: “He isn’t coming!”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady