1. the deep, harsh sound made by a frog

1. making the deep, harsh sound characteristic of a frog
Usage: present participle of croak
2. speaking in a rough, hoarse voice
Usage: present participle of croak
3. dying
Usage: slang; present participle of croak

1. having a rough, hoarse quality

Examples

• The frogs were croaking loudly by the pond all night.
• She had a cold and was croaking when she tried to speak.
• The croaking of bullfrogs filled the summer evening air.
• His croaking voice made it hard to understand him.
• We could hear the distant croaking from the marsh.
• The old man spoke in a croaking whisper.
• Croaking sounds echoed across the wetland.