NYT Dictionary
CACHINNATE
/ˈkækɪneɪt/VerbCACH-in-natecach-in-nate · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
To laugh immoderately, loudly, or too often.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin cachinnō (“laugh aloud”), of onomatopoeic origin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.