The meaning of CROAK is to make a deep harsh sound. How to use croak in a sentence.

CROAKING definition: 1. present participle of croak 2. When animals such as frogs and crows croak, they make deep rough…. Learn more.

To utter in a low hoarse sound. 2. Slang To kill. 1. a. To utter a low hoarse sound. b. To speak with a low hoarse voice. 2. To mutter discontentedly; grumble. 3. Slang To die. [From Middle English croken, to …

Jan 13, 2026 · croaking Add to list Other forms: croakings Definitions of croaking noun a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) synonyms: croak

croaking, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Animal Behavior to utter a low, harsh cry, such as the sound of a frog:[no object] frogs croaking in the evening.

to utter a low-pitched, harsh cry, as the sound of a frog or a raven. to speak with a low, rasping voice. Slang. to die. to talk despondingly; prophesy trouble or evil; grumble. to utter or announce by …

Present participle of croak. The sound of something that croaks. The croakings of frogs from the nearby pond. The boat - grounded in the shallows collects water-plants croaking frogs pale fish. The cold got …

frog When a frog or bird croaks, it makes a harsh, low sound. Thousands of frogs croaked in the reeds by the riverbank. person If someone croaks something, they say it in a low, rough voice. He moaned …

Definition of croak verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.