1 C1 idiomatic slang
To keep talking or doing something, especially in an irritating or tedious way.
"He just cacked on about his problems for an hour without letting anyone else speak."
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cack on
C1 slang inseparable intransitive
British informal: to continue talking or doing something, often in a foolish or annoying way.
In plain English
Keep going on and on, usually in a way that is silly or annoying.
What does "cack on" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Very informal, regional British English (particularly northern England). 'Cack' relates to British slang for excrement or mess, giving this verb a dismissive, crude flavour. Rare in formal or standard speech.
Words that pair with "cack on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
talking moaning rambling
How to conjugate "cack on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
cack on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cacks on
he/she/it
Past simple
cacked on
yesterday
Past participle
cacked on
have + pp
-ing form
cacking on
continuous
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