English Explanatory Dictionary

croaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who or something that makes a croaking sound.
  2. Any of certain fish in the family Sciaenidae, known for the throbbing sounds they make.
  3. A frog.
  4. A doctor.
  5. One who will soon die; a goner.
  6. A vocal pessimist, grumbler, or doomsayer.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹoʊkɚ/ En-au-croaker.ogg

Word forms

croaker croakers

Etymology

From croak + -er.

Derived words

Atlantic croaker croakerlike geelbeck croaker kingcroaker nibe croaker spot croaker spotfin croaker white croaker yellowfin croaker
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