Frog

/frɒg/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tailless amphibian with a short body, webbed digits, protruding eyes, and a smooth moist skin.

We spotted a green frog sitting on a lily pad in the pond.

Any of various similar animals, especially those belonging to the order Anura.

The little boy was fascinated by the different types of frogs he saw at the nature reserve.

A person who studies or is an expert in amphibians.

As a herpetologist, she often presented her findings about frogs at scientific conferences.

verb

To leap or jump like a frog.

The children watched as the cat frogged across the yard after the butterfly.

To move or act in a whimsical or playful manner.

She frogged around the dance floor, having fun with her friends.

Middle English froge, from Old English frogga

frog in one's throat

A temporary hoarseness due to a minor throat issue.

a frog prince

A metaphor suggesting someone who appears unattractive but is actually special.

tadpole

The larval stage of a frog, typically living in water.

frogging

A term in knitting relating to creating a stitch pattern resembling frogs.

To frog something

When I decided to frog my knitting project, I unraveled the whole thing.

Frogger

In video games, a 'Frogger' is someone who plays the classic arcade game involving a frog crossing a road.