noun
croaking
Croaking (noun) means the rough, repeated sound made by frogs or a hoarse voice. Example: “The croaking of frogs filled the summer night.”
noun
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The rough, repeated sound made by frogs or a hoarse voice.
"The croaking of frogs filled the summer night."
How to use croaking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of "croak" — the ongoing sound itself.
Common pairings
the croaking of frogs
constant croaking
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- croakings
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What does “croaking” mean?
The word “croaking” means the rough, repeated sound made by frogs or a hoarse voice. In plain terms, the noun form of "croak" — the ongoing sound itself.
How do you use “croaking” in a sentence?
Here is “croaking” used in a sentence: “The croaking of frogs filled the summer night.”
What part of speech is “croaking”?
“Croaking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of croaking?
"croaking" (noun) means the rough, repeated sound made by frogs or a hoarse voice.
