1. to make a deep, harsh sound like a frog
2. to speak in a rough, hoarse voice
3. to die
Usage: slang

1. a deep, harsh sound like that made by a frog

Examples

• The frogs began to croak as evening approached.
• He could barely croak out a few words due to his sore throat.
• The old car finally croaked after 200,000 miles.
• We heard the croak of bullfrogs from the pond.
• She croaked a greeting when she woke up with laryngitis.
• The raven let out a harsh croak from the tree branch.