Main Entry: ¹croak

Pronunciation: \ˈkrōk\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English croken, of imitative origin

Date: 15th century

intransitive verb 1 a : to make a deep harsh sound b : to speak in a hoarse throaty voice
2 : grumble 1
3 slang : dietransitive verb 1 : to utter in a hoarse raucous voice
2 slang : kill