1. relating to, resembling, or affected by croup; characterized by a harsh, barking cough
Usage: medical/clinical; often used to describe symptoms or sounds

Examples

• The child's croupy cough kept her awake through the night.
• He developed a croupy voice after the viral infection.
• The doctor recognized the croupy symptoms immediately.
• A croupy sound echoed from the toddler's bedroom.
• The patient's croupy breathing indicated a need for immediate attention.