I. ˈkräŋk, ˈkrȯŋk noun
( -s )
Etymology: imitative
: a hoarse croak (as of a raven) or honk (as of a wild goose)
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to make a croaking or honking noise
the wild-goose wedge … cronks harsh — W.P.Johnston
III. adjective
Etymology: Yiddish or German krank, from Middle High German kranc weak — more at crank
1. slang Australia
a. : sick , ailing
b. : infirm , unsound
2. slang Australia : fraudulent , dishonest