croaking

croak

C0753500 (krōk)n. A low hoarse sound, as that characteristic of a frog or a raven.v. croaked, croak·ing, croaks v.tr.1. To utter in a low hoarse sound.2. Slang To kill.v.intr.1. a. To utter a low hoarse sound.b. To speak with a low hoarse voice.2. To mutter discontentedly; grumble.3. Slang To die.

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[From Middle English croken, to croak, probably of imitative origin.]

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croak′i·ly adv.croak′y adj.

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Noun

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croaking - a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)croakutterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

croaking

adjectiveLow and grating in sound:croaky, gruff, hoarse, husky.