croak
verb (used without object)
to utter a low-pitched, harsh cry, as the sound of a frog or a raven.
croaks
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pluralof croak.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof croak (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
croakverb (used without object)to utter a low-pitched, harsh cry, as the sound of a frog or a raven.
Example Sentences
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Still, Alcock reacts with exactly the right note of disdain: “Cool,” she croaks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Then he croaks the hook from the album’s first single, “Houdini,” a riff on the chorus of Steve Miller’s “Abracadabra”:
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
A healthy coral reef is noisy, full of the croaks, purrs, and grunts of various fishes and the crackling of snapping shrimp.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024
These beady-eyed amphibians can be found on the banks of noisy streams throughout China, where the rapids would drown out ordinary croaks and chirps.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 11, 2024
“She had a good life,” croaks Ruth, banging her cane against the wood floor for emphasis.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
