froggy

American  

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

adjective

froggier, froggiest

1. of or characteristic of a frog.

2. abounding in frogs. frog.

3. marked by a slight hoarseness, resembling a frog's frog croak.

   the old prospector's froggy voice.

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froggy British  

/ ˈfrɒɡɪ /

adjective

1. 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

Example Sentences

Lord Fredrick was in the midst of vigorously scolding some unfortunate person; his voice was hoarse and froggy, and now and then he made an odd, sneezy, barky sort of sound.

From Literature

"Well, the character of Froggy Black recently arrived and is rattling Donny's cage because he knows a big secret Donny's been hiding," he said.

From BBC

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

From Slate

“My voice is a little froggy now, and normally isn’t.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times