Croakier: meaning, definitions and examples
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croakier
[ ˈkrō-kē-ər ]
sound quality
Croakier refers to a more hoarse or grating sound, often associated with voices that have been affected by strain, illness, or fatigue. It often describes someone who's been speaking or singing too much, causing their voice to become rough and low-pitched. The term can also be used to describe certain types of animal calls, especially frogs, where a croaky sound is characteristic. In casual conversation, describing a voice as croakier often implies an unpleasantness or lack of clarity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His voice was croakier than before.
- She sounded croakier after yelling at the game.
- The croakier sounds of the frogs filled the night air.
Translations
Translations of the word "croakier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rouco
🇮🇳 ज्यादा खुरदुरा
🇩🇪 rauher
🇮🇩 lebih serak
🇺🇦 грубший
🇵🇱 bardziej chropowaty
🇯🇵 よりかさぶたの
🇫🇷 plus rauque
🇪🇸 más áspero
🇹🇷 daha bozuk
🇰🇷 더 거친
🇸🇦 أكثر خشونة
🇨🇿 více chraplavý
🇸🇰 viac chrapľavý
🇨🇳 更粗糙的
🇸🇮 bolj grob
🇮🇸 meira gróf
🇰🇿 күрделі
🇬🇪 მეტი უხეში
🇦🇿 daha kobud
🇲🇽 más áspero
Etymology
The term 'croaky' originates from the verb 'croak,' which is linked to the sound that frogs make, resembling a rough and deep call. The word 'croak' dates back to the late 14th century, initially referred to the sound of a raven or a frog. It is of imitative origin, meaning it was formed from the sound itself. The suffix '-ier' is often added to adjectives to form the comparative degree, suggesting that something has more of that quality. Therefore, croakier literally means having more of the croak-like quality. Over time, the term has been colloquially adopted to describe a range of vocal qualities, especially in humans, that reflect tiredness or strain. Its usage has evolved, finding a place not only in linguistic contexts but also in casual conversations about health or emotional states.