croaky

[ kroh-kee ]

adjective

, croak·i·er, croak·i·est.

1. low-pitched and hoarse; croaking.

Other Words From

• croaki·ly adverb
• croaki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of croaky¹

First recorded in 1840–50; croak + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The sound I make is croaky like a frog.

From Literature

Slate, Fleischer-Camp’s chief collaborator, brings a touch of poignancy to the smallest moments in her cracked, slightly croaky delivery, which fluctuates between heartwarming and heartbreaking.

From Washington Post

“But I don’t even want a boyfriend or to be talking to anyone. And that’s not even the point,” Isabella goes on in her croaky voice.

From Literature

"I heard an unfamiliar rattling croaky call and watched a slate blue and white bird flying upstream towards me," he continued.

From BBC

A week later, the 27-year-old is still croaky of voice, and wrapped in a duvet as he Zooms the BBC from his bedroom in North Shields.

From BBC