croaking Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
   croak.
   
2. verb pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
   decease; give-up the ghost; pop off; perish; die; buy the farm; snuff it; choke; drop dead; pass away; expire; exit; croak; pass; go; kick the bucket; conk; cash in one's chips.
   
   • She died from cancer
   • The children perished in the fire
   • The patient went peacefully
   • The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102
3. verb utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
   cronk; croak.
   
4. verb make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
   grumble; gnarl; mutter; murmur; croak.
   
   • she grumbles when she feels overworked

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