croak
|croak|
B2
🇺🇸
/kroʊk/
🇬🇧
/krəʊk/
harsh sound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'croak' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'croken,' where it meant 'to make a harsh sound.'
Historical Evolution
'croken' transformed into the modern English word 'croak.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a harsh sound,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a deep, harsh sound made by a frog or a raven.
The croak of the raven echoed through the forest.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to make a deep, harsh sound like a frog or a raven.
The frog croaked loudly in the pond.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/14 10:54