/ krəʊk; NAmE kroʊk/ verb , noun
■ verb
1.
[ v ] to make a rough low sound, like the sound a frog makes
2.
to speak or say sth with a rough low voice :
[ v ]
I had a sore throat and could only croak.
[ vn ]
He managed to croak a greeting.
[also v speech ]
3.
[ v ] ( slang ) to die
■ noun
a rough low sound made in the throat, like the sound made by a frog
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (as a verb): imitative.