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croaky

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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
Adj.1.croaky - like the sounds of frogs and crows; "a guttural voice"; "acres of guttural frogs"
guttural
cacophonic, cacophonous - having an unpleasant sound; "as cacophonous as a henyard"- John McCarten
Translations
croaky [ˈkrəʊkɪ] ADJ [voice] → ronco
croaky [ˈkrəʊki] adj [voice] → rauque
croaky
adj (+er) (inf) voice → krächzend; you sound a bit croaky → du klingst etwas heiser
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