Cackalacky

Regional

Meaning: A playful nickname for North Carolina or the Carolinas.
Type: Regionalism
Used in: North Carolina
Source: NC State University

What does “Cackalacky” mean

Cackalacky started as a teasing outsider word for Carolina country and got reworked into affection. In North Carolina now it can sound like state identity with a grin attached.

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