Croak
Definition of Croak
Pronunciation: krōk | v. i. | 1. | To make a low, hoarse noise in the throat, as a frog, a raven, or a crow; hence, to make any hoarse, dismal sound. | | 2. | To complain; especially, to grumble; to forebode evil; to utter complaints or forebodings habitually. | | v. t. | 1. | To utter in a low, hoarse voice; to announce by croaking; to forebode; as, to croak disaster. | | n. | 1. | The coarse, harsh sound uttered by a frog or a raven, or a like sound. |
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