Associations to the word «Croaking»

Wiktionary

CROAK, noun. A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
CROAK, noun. The cry of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)
CROAK, verb. (intransitive) To make a croak.
CROAK, verb. (transitive) To utter in a low, hoarse voice.
CROAK, verb. (intransitive) (of a frog) To make its cry.
CROAK, verb. (intransitive) (of a raven) To make its cry.
CROAK, verb. (slang) To die.
CROAK, verb. (transitive) (slang) To kill someone or something.
CROAK, verb. To complain; especially, to grumble; to forebode evil; to utter complaints or forebodings habitually.

Dictionary definition

CROAK, noun. A harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog).
CROAK, verb. Pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102".
CROAK, verb. Utter a hoarse sound, like a raven.
CROAK, verb. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked".

Wise words

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