croaking

/ˈkroʊkɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Making a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog or raven.
    • We heard a croaking noise coming from the old well.
    • The croaking frog leaped into the water as we approached.
    • A croaking raven perched on the fence and watched us.
  2. Speaking with a rough, harsh voice.
    • She gave a croaking reply, barely able to whisper.
    • The croaking announcer struggled to finish the broadcast.
    • His croaking voice made the bedtime story sound spooky.
Synonyms
noun
  1. A deep, hoarse sound like that made by a frog or raven.
    • The sudden croaking from the swamp startled the hikers.
    • The croaking of frogs filled the night air near the pond.
    • We could hear the croaking of ravens from the old oak tree.
  2. A sound of a person speaking with a rough, harsh voice, often due to illness or strain.
    • The teacher's croaking signaled that she was losing her voice.
    • After the concert, her voice was reduced to a painful croaking.
    • His croaking made it hard to understand him over the phone.
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