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Definition of Croaking
1. Noun. A harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog).
Generic synonyms: Utterance, Vocalization
Derivative terms: Croak, Croaky, Croak
Definition of Croaking
1. Verb. (present participle of croak) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Croaking
1. croak [v] - See also: croak
Lexicographical Neighbors of Croaking
Literary usage of Croaking
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Church History of Britain: From the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year by Thomas Fuller, John Sherren Brewer (1845)
"... if you will, then take in young spawn, and send their old frogs over hither
a-croaking. All that I will add is this: if covet- ousness should prevail so ..."
2. The Spirit of the Public Journals: Being an Impartial Selection of the Most by Stephen Jones, Charles Molloy Westmacott (1807)
"CANONS OF croaking. [From the Morning Chronicle.] MR. ... I have entitled them
Canons of croaking; but any other name would fuit as well. i. ..."
3. Impressions of America and the American Churches by of Ormiston George Lewis, George Lewis (1845)
"... Lennox and his Benefactions— Reservoirs of New York—a croaking Scotchman—Visit
to Scotch Emigrants—Scottish Workmen—Ministerial visits—First Sabbath in ..."
4. The Conquest of Canada by George Warburton (1849)
"Several varieties of lizards and frogs abound; the latter make an astonishing
noise in marshy places during the summer evening, by their harsh croaking; ..."
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