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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The Minion croaks his last words: “Oh, poop.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
“Look at these sleeves! My arms are the same length. Why aren’t my sleeves?” he croaks.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2025
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
Tiny sputters and coughs a bit and then croaks, "My throat. So raw."
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
