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Croupy: meaning, definitions and examples

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croupy

 

[ หˆkruหpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Croupy refers to a condition often associated with a cough that sounds like a barking seal, primarily affecting children. This symptom arises from inflammation of the upper airways, leading to difficulty breathing and a characteristic hoarse voice. It can be triggered by viral infections, particularly those affecting the respiratory system.

Synonyms

barking, hoarse, rough

Examples of usage

  • The child has a croupy cough that worries her parents.
  • During winter, croupy symptoms are more common in young children.
  • After contracting a virus, he developed a croupy condition that required a doctor's visit.

Translations

Translations of the word "croupy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น croupy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคช เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kruppig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ croupy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒะฟะพะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krupowaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒซใƒผใƒ—ๆ€งใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croupeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crouposo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฃจํ”„์„ฑ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูˆุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krupรณznรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krupรณzny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–‰็‚Ž็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krupast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรบpugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ัƒะฟะพะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒžแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kruplu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crouposo

Etymology

The term 'croup' is derived from the Middle English word 'croupe', which originally meant to 'cough' or 'croak.' The usage of the word in a medical context has evolved, particularly in reference to a specific type of bronchitis that affects children. Historically, croup was sometimes known as 'false croup' to distinguish it from true croup, which is primarily caused by diphtheria. The condition became more widely recognized in the 19th century, as medical professionals began to document symptoms and identify causes related to viral infections. Over time, the terminology adapted to fit medical communities' needs to describe respiratory issues in young patients, leading to the adjective 'croupy' being used to describe related symptoms accurately.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,610, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.