1. a fish that makes croaking or drumming sounds, especially those of the drum family
2. a person who habitually complains or predicts disaster
Usage: informal
3. a doctor
Usage: slang; dated

Examples

• The fisherman caught a large croaker near the pier.
• Atlantic croakers are popular among recreational anglers.
• Don’t be such a croaker about the weather forecast.
• He’s always been a croaker, expecting the worst outcome.
• The old croaker finally retired from his medical practice.
• Croakers make distinctive sounds using their swim bladders.
• She called him a croaker for constantly complaining about work.