croak
noun/krəʊk/
/krəʊk/
- a rough low sound made in the throat, like the sound made by a frog
- The frog crawled out with a croak.
- a croak of anguish
- Her voice came out in a croak.
Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): imitative.Want to learn more?
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