croaking
/ˈkroʊkɪŋ/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
noun
- 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.
- 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.