I. ˈkrōk verb
Etymology: Middle English croken, of imitative origin
Date: 15th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to make a deep harsh sound
b. : to speak in a hoarse throaty voice
2. : grumble 1
3. slang : die
transitive verb
1. : to utter in a hoarse raucous voice
2. slang : kill
II. noun
Date: 1561
: a hoarse harsh cry or sound
• croaky ˈkrō-kē adjective