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/kroʊk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the hoarse sound made by a frog.
The croak of the bullfrog echoed through the marsh.
a harsh voice.
She spoke with a croak that suggested she was unwell.
verb
to make a low, hoarse sound, often like that of a frog.
The frogs croak loudly at night near the pond.
to speak in a harsh, low voice.
He could barely croak out the words after losing his voice.
to die (slang).
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.
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Slang Meanings
to die
He was so sick last week, I thought he was going to croak.
to complain loudly
Stop croaking about your job and just get it done.