Meaning & Definition of word "Croak"
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Croak
/kroʊk/
noun:
- 1. the hoarse sound made by a frog.
- Example: The croak of the bullfrog echoed through the marsh.
- 2. a harsh voice.
- Example: She spoke with a croak that suggested she was unwell.
verb:
- 1. to make a low, hoarse sound, often like that of a frog.
- Example: The frogs croak loudly at night near the pond.
- 2. to speak in a harsh, low voice.
- Example: He could barely croak out the words after losing his voice.
- 3. to die (slang).
- Example: If you keep smoking, you're going to croak sooner than you think.
Etymology
Middle English croken, from Old English craocian; related to the sound made by frogs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
croak it up:
to speak unpleasantly or in a grumbling manner.
don't croak:
an informal way to tell someone not to worry about dying.
make a croaky noise:
to sound hoarse or raspy.
Related Words
croaking:
the act of making a croaking sound.
croaker:
a person or thing that croaks, often used to refer to frogs.
Slang Meanings of croak
Meaning: to die
Example Sentence: He was so sick last week, I thought he was going to croak.
Meaning: to complain loudly
Example Sentence: Stop croaking about your job and just get it done.