croaking

croak  (krk)

n.

A low hoarse sound, as that characteristic of frogs and crows.

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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croaki·ly adv.

croaky adj.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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