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croaker

American  
[kroh-ker] / ˈkroʊ kər /

noun

  1. a person or thing that croaks.

  2. any of several sciaenoid fishes that make a croaking noise, especially Micropogonias undulatus Atlantic croaker, found off the Atlantic coast of the southern United States.

  3. a person who grumbles or forebodes evil.

  4. Slang. doctor.

croaker British  
/ ˈkrəʊkə /

noun

  1. an animal, bird, etc, that croaks

  2. any of various mainly tropical marine sciaenid fishes, such as Umbrina roncador ( yellowfin croaker ), that utter croaking noises

  3. a grumbling person

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Etymology

Origin of croaker

First recorded in 1630–40; croak + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The farm is at 8201 Croaker Road in Croaker.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2019

Gee McGhee scored 14 points for the Racers as did Marcus Croaker and Jalen Dupree.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2017

“As our investigations currently stand, the longest period that may be relived without the possibility of serious harm to the traveller or to time itself is around five hours,” Croaker says.

From Time • Aug. 1, 2016

Lovable stuffed cat Bagpuss and his friends Professor Yaffle, Gabriel Croaker and the mice make an appearance.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2014

“So I will,” cried Bob Croaker, glaring round with passion.

From Martin Rattler by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

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