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froggy

American

[frog-ee, fraw-gee] / ˈfrɒg i, ˈfrɔ gi /

adjective

froggier, froggiest

of or characteristic of a frog.
abounding in frogs.
marked by a slight hoarseness, resembling a frog's croak.

the old prospector's froggy voice.

froggy British

/ ˈfrɒɡɪ /

adjective

of, like, or relating to frogs; full of frogs

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Etymology

Origin of froggy

First recorded in 1605–15; frog ¹ + -y ¹

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froggy

Still, in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, news broke that Harris had become froggy roadkill.

From Slate ● Nov. 10, 2024

Owen’s torpor — his froggy, monotone way of talking, his incessant, suppressed discomfort — is draining.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024

When friends clacked at keyboards, examined patients, or taught middle schoolers math, I bicycled Arthur's froggy legs because humans aren't born knowing how to pass gas.

From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2022

“We’re not all in the same room,” he said in his pleasant, froggy voice.

From New York Times ● May 15, 2020

Ophie asked, voice low, sudden tears clogging her throat and making her voice froggy.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

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