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croaky

American  
[kroh-kee] / ˈkroʊ ki /

adjective

croakier, croakiest
  1. low-pitched and hoarse; croaking.


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Etymology

Origin of croaky

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

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"I s'pose she has got her hands full with Miss Croaky, anyway," chattered Jill, bobbing up and under again.

From Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform by Fulton, Robert I.

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

From Every Girl's Book by Butler, George Frank

“What, was Old Croaky ever a little tadpole, mumsey?”

From Every Girl's Book by Butler, George Frank

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