croaky

Everyday

1. Sounding rough, low and hoarse, especially because of a sore throat or a cold. tree →
2. Sounding like the croak of a frog or crow. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and health: a croaky voice is a sign of a cold, a sore throat or too much shouting at a match. In stories, an old witch or a tired character may have a croaky voice. Phrases: «a croaky voice», «sound croaky», «feel croaky».

Examples

• I've got a cold and my voice is all croaky. tree →
• After cheering at the match, Dad was croaky for two days. tree →
• "Who's there?" asked a croaky voice. tree →
• The frog gave a croaky call from the pond. tree →
• She sounded croaky on the phone, so I knew she was ill. tree →
• Drink some warm honey and lemon for your croaky throat. tree →
• ‘Are you Hannah the herb seller?’ she asked in a croaky voice as her head shook to and fro. tree →

Note

Comparative «croakier», superlative «croakiest». Made from «croak» (the deep sound of a frog or crow). Close words: «hoarse» (not «horse»!), «husky», «raspy». Informal, «croak» can also mean to die (slang, not polite).