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croaking

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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.
[From Middle English croken, to croak, probably of imitative origin.]
croaki·ly adv.
croaky adj.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.croakingcroaking - a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
croak
utterance, vocalization - the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
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We soon managed this part of the business, though the Frogs kept up a most discontented croaking all the time.
Sylvie and Bruno by Carroll, Lewis View in context
Nothing of the sort; the croaking voice had a habit of speaking to itself.
I Say No by Collins, Wilkie View in context
I heard a sound like the flutter of a bird's wings, and a hoarse croaking, but that was all.
The War Of The Worlds by Wells, H.G. View in context
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