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 geese: To cackle; see cackle, v.1 1. Also with forth.

intransitive. To cackle.

intransitive. Of a bird, esp. a goose: to make a series of short, quick sounds. Cf. gaggle, v. 1.

intransitive. Of a wild goose or (occasionally) other bird: to make its characteristic harsh cry; to utter a honk or honks.

intransitive. To cackle as geese; to talk rapidly, to chatter.

intransitive and transitive = honk, v.1 (in various senses). Cf. honk-honk, n.