Croaky: meaning, definitions and examples

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croaky

[ ˈkrəʊki ]

Adjective

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voice quality

Having a rough, harsh, or hoarse voice, often due to illness or strain.

Synonyms

harsh, hoarse, raspy.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
croaky	Typically refers to a sound similar to that of a frog or small amphibians. The night was filled with the croaky calls of frogs by the pond.
hoarse	A hoarse voice is rough and weak, usually because of sore throat, overuse, or other irritation. She could barely speak, her voice was so hoarse after sleepless nights. He gave a hoarse shout, trying to get everyone's attention.
harsh	Describes a voice or sound that is intense, unpleasant or grating to the ears. His harsh criticism left everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable. The harsh sound of the alarm startled her awake.
raspy	Refers to a voice or sound that is rough and scratchy, similar to something being scraped. His raspy voice made it difficult to understand his words. The old man spoke in a raspy tone, his voice weathered by years of smoking.

Examples of usage

My voice sounds croaky because I have a cold.
After yelling all day, my voice became croaky.
The singer's croaky voice added a unique texture to the song.

Translations

Translations of the word "croaky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rouco

🇮🇳 कर्कश

🇩🇪 heiser

🇮🇩 serak

🇺🇦 хрипкий

🇵🇱 chropawy

🇯🇵 かすれた

🇫🇷 enroué

🇪🇸 ronco

🇹🇷 boğuk

🇰🇷 쉰 목소리의

🇸🇦 أجش

🇨🇿 chraplavý

🇸🇰 chrapľavý

🇨🇳 嘶哑的

🇸🇮 hripav

🇮🇸 hás

🇰🇿 қырылдақ

🇬🇪 ხრინწიანი

🇦🇿 xırıltılı

🇲🇽 ronco

Etymology

The word 'croaky' originated from the Middle English word 'croken,' meaning to speak hoarsely. Over time, it evolved into 'croaky' to describe the rough or harsh quality of someone's voice. The use of 'croaky' to refer to a voice with a rough texture has been prevalent in English language usage since the late 19th century.