croaky

[ kroh-kee ]
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adjective,croak·i·er, croak·i·est.
  1. low-pitched and hoarse; croaking.

Origin of croaky

1
First recorded in 1840–50; croak + -y1

Other words from croaky

  • croak·i·ly, adverb
  • croak·i·ness, noun

Words Nearby croaky

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How to use croaky in a sentence

  • Old croaky was a granddaddy bullfrog with whom they were very well acquainted, for he sang for them every evening.

    Every Girl's Book | George F. Butler
  • Ward: Is there anything now has a sound like the croaky screech of a jackdaw?

    Seven Short Plays | Lady Gregory
  • "Or a magpie," answered she, with a capital imitation of Mistress Mag's croaky voice.

    The Little Lame Prince | Miss Mulock--Pseudonym of Maria Dinah Craik
  • "I s'pose she has got her hands full with Miss croaky, anyway," chattered Jill, bobbing up and under again.

  • "Dear me," cried Puss to Mrs. Duck and he looked about him for the owner of the sad croaky voice.