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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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It can elegantly vault octaves, scoop notes without a croaky glottal fry and crack words into multi-note, velvety yodels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2025

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

"I heard an unfamiliar rattling croaky call and watched a slate blue and white bird flying upstream towards me," he continued.

From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2022

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

From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2019

The sound I make is croaky like a frog.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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