noun
- plural of croaker; fish that make croaking sounds, especially drums and related species
- plural of croaker; people who complain constantly or predict doom
Usage: informal
Examples
- The fishermen caught several croakers near the pier.
- Atlantic croakers are popular among recreational anglers.
- The restaurant served fried croakers with hush puppies.
- Don’t listen to those croakers who say the project will fail.
- The meeting was full of croakers complaining about every proposal.
- Young croakers make distinctive drumming sounds underwater.