n.
Pronunciation: ' kr ō k
Function: 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