croaky
Americanadjective
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Origin of croaky
Example Sentences
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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
In its croaky voice it said the same thing over and over.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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