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croaky

[ kroh-kee ]

adjective

, croak·i·er, croak·i·est.
  1. low-pitched and hoarse; croaking.


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Other Words From

  • croaki·ly adverb
  • croaki·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of croaky1

First recorded in 1840–50; croak + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Old Croaky was a granddaddy bullfrog with whom they were very well acquainted, for he sang for them every evening.

Ward: Is there anything now has a sound like the croaky screech of a jackdaw?

"Or a magpie," answered she, with a capital imitation of Mistress Mag's croaky voice.

"I s'pose she has got her hands full with Miss Croaky, anyway," chattered Jill, bobbing up and under again.

"Dear me," cried Puss to Mrs. Duck and he looked about him for the owner of the sad croaky voice.

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