Transcription
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- [krohk]
- /kroʊk/
- /krəʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krohk]
- /kroʊk/
Definitions of croak word
- verb croak When a frog or bird croaks, it makes a harsh, low sound. 3
- verb croak Croak is also a noun. 3
- verb croak If someone croaks something, they say it in a low, rough voice. 3
- verb croak (of frogs, crows, etc) to make a low, hoarse cry 3
- verb croak to utter (something) in this manner 3
- verb croak to grumble or be pessimistic 3
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Origin of croak
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; earlier croke, probably imitative; compare Old English cræcetian (of a raven) to croak
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Croak
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
croak popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
croak usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for croak
verb croak
- quack — a fraudulent or ignorant pretender to medical skill.
- squawk — to utter a loud, harsh cry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.
- crow — A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise.
- gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
- wheeze — to breathe with difficulty and with a whistling sound: Asthma caused him to wheeze.
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