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Synonyms

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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Slate, Fleischer-Camp’s chief collaborator, brings a touch of poignancy to the smallest moments in her cracked, slightly croaky delivery, which fluctuates between heartwarming and heartbreaking.

From Washington Post May 5, 2022

A week later, the 27-year-old is still croaky of voice, and wrapped in a duvet as he Zooms the BBC from his bedroom in North Shields.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2021

Haïm began her program with concertmaster Martin Chalifour as the eloquent soloist in Bach’s G-Minor Violin Concerto and Telemann’s hilariously quirky, croaky violin concerto known as, and sounding like, “The Frogs.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2020

Djokovic, who sounded croaky when speaking after the match, explained he has been feeling unwell.

From Washington Times Oct. 30, 2019

When it woke and made its croaky sound, the transport angel would come.

From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech

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