adj
froggy
FRO-gee
Froggy (adj) means resembling a frog, or full of frogs. Example: “The pond had a froggy smell after the rain.”
adj
1
Resembling a frog, or full of frogs.
"The pond had a froggy smell after the rain."
2
Informal: hoarse, as if you have "a frog in your throat".
"Absolutely voiceless and baggy-eyed from hours of sour singing, no sleep, and a froggy throat from yelling in ego to be heard atop the rest."
— The American Legion Magazine (1938)
"His voice sounded froggy after the long flight."
How to use froggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFrog-like in appearance, or (of a voice) hoarse and croaky.
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Word forms
- Plural
- froggies
- Comparative
- froggier, more froggy
- Superlative
- froggiest, most froggy
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Etymology
From "frog" plus the diminutive/adjective ending "-y".
Rhymes for froggy
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What does “froggy” mean?
The word “froggy” means resembling a frog, or full of frogs. In plain terms, frog-like in appearance, or (of a voice) hoarse and croaky.
How do you pronounce “froggy”?
“Froggy” is pronounced FRO-gee (/ˈfɹɒɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “froggy” in a sentence?
Here is “froggy” used in a sentence: “The pond had a froggy smell after the rain.”
What part of speech is “froggy”?
“Froggy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “froggy” have?
“Froggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: resembling a frog, or full of frogs.
