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- [kroh-kee]
- /ˈkroʊ ki/
- /krˈəʊki/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroh-kee]
- /ˈkroʊ ki/
Definitions of croaky word
- adjective croaky If someone's voice is croaky, it is low and rough. 3
- adjective croaky low-pitched and hoarse; croaking. 1
- noun croaky (of a person's voice) deep and hoarse. 1
- adjective croaky (of a sound) Like that of a frog. 0
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Origin of croaky
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; croak + -y1
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Parts of speech for Croaky
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
croaky popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
croaky usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for croaky
adj croaky
adjective croaky
- gravelly — of, like, or abounding in gravel.
- hoarse — having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky: the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- rasping — harsh; grating: a rasping voice.
Antonyms for croaky
Top questions with croaky
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