Croak Meaning

What does croak mean?

A deep, rough sound

The word "croak" can mean to make a deep, rough sound like a frog or a crow. It can also mean to die.

Examples

Here are some examples of how the word "croak" can be used:

• "The frog croaked loudly in the pond."
• "The crow croaked ominously in the tree."
• "The old man croaked out his last words."

Origin

The word "croak" is thought to have originated from the Old English word "croccian," which means "to make a hoarse sound." It is related to the German word "krächzen" and the Dutch word "kraken," which both mean "to croak."