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croak

The correct spelling is croak.

How to pronounce croak

/kɹəʊk/
noun

IPA: /kɹəʊk/

Say it like: Croa-k

The correct spelling is croak. A faint, harsh sound made in the throat. For example: "He'd seen my face, so I had to croak him."

Usage Examples

He'd seen my face, so I had to croak him.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
  2. 2.The cry of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)
  3. 3.The harsh cry of various birds, such as the raven or corncrake, or other creatures.

verb

  1. 1.To make a croak.
  2. 2.To utter in a low, hoarse voice.
  3. 3.(of a frog, toad, raven, or various other birds or animals) To make its cry.
  4. 4.To die.
  5. 5.To kill someone or something.

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