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Definition of croaky

croaky

/ˈkroʊki/
croak · y
Adverb:croakily
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croaky Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a deep, hoarse, or raspy sound, especially of a voice affected by a cold, fatigue, or emotion.

Example

"After cheering at the stadium all afternoon, she woke up the next morning with a sore throat and a croaky voice."

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• Rhymes for croaky

• Nearby Words

critter
croak
croaker
croaky
croat
croatia
croatian

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun and verb 'croak' (of imitative Germanic origin, echoing the sound of a frog or raven) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Croaky. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/croaky
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