1. makes a deep, harsh sound like a frog
2. speaks in a rough, hoarse voice
3. dies
Usage: slang

1. deep, harsh sounds like those made by frogs

Examples

• The frog croaks loudly by the pond at night.
• He croaks out his words when he has a sore throat.
• The old bullfrog croaks to attract a mate.
• She could barely speak and only managed to croak a few words.
• The comedian joked that his grandfather might croak any day now.
• We heard the croaks of frogs echoing across the swamp.
• His voice was reduced to hoarse croaks after shouting all day.