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Meaning of croaking
The primary meaning of the word "croaking" is to make a low, harsh sound, often associated with the sounds made by frogs or other animals.
Etymology of croaking
The word "croaking" has its origins in the Old English word "crācian," which means "to croak" or "to make a harsh, grating sound"
The term is likely imitative of the sound made by frogs and other animals, and has been used in English since the 9th century to describe a range of harsh, grating sounds
Synonyms
grating
rasping
hoarse
harsh
rough
strident
creaking
squeaking
screeching
groaning
moaning
growling
snarling
barking
yelping
howling
whimpering
whining
murmuring
muttering
grumbling
rumbling
rattling
clattering
clanking
banging
booming
crashing
cawing
squawking
chirping
cheeping
trilling
warbling
crooning
humming
buzzing
hissing
sizzling
fizzing
popping
crackling
snapping
Definitions
- To make a low, harsh sound, typically like a frog
- * To speak in a low, rough voice, often due to illness or fatigue
- * To utter a sound resembling a frog's croak, often to express discontent or disapproval
Usage Examples
- The frog's croaking filled the evening air
- * After a night of screaming at the concert, her voice was croaking the next day
- * The old man's croaking complaint about the noise could be heard from downstairs