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cronk

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\ ˈkräŋk, ˈkrȯŋk \
plural -s

Definition of cronk

 (Entry 1 of 3)

: a hoarse croak (as of a raven) or honk (as of a wild goose)

cronk

intransitive verb
\ " \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of cronk (Entry 2 of 3)

: to make a croaking or honking noise the wild-goose wedge … cronks harsh— W. P. Johnston

cronk

adjective
\ " \

Definition of cronk (Entry 3 of 3)

1 slang, Australia
a : sick, ailing
b : infirm, unsound
2 slang, Australia : fraudulent, dishonest

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History and Etymology for cronk

Noun

imitative

Adjective

Yiddish or German krank, from Middle High German kranc weak

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“Cronk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cronk. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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