croon
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verb \ˈkrün\Definition of CROON
intransitive verb
2
: to sing or speak in a gentle murmuring manner; especially : to sing in a soft intimate manner adapted to amplifying systems
transitive verb
: to sing (as a popular song or a lullaby) in a crooning manner
— croon noun
See Examples of CROON
- The mother crooned as she rocked the baby.
Origin of CROON
Middle English croynen, from Middle Dutch cronen; akin to Old High German crōnen to chatter
First Known Use: 15th century
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