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Croak Meaning for Kids

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What Does Croak Mean?

Verb

  • To make a croak.
  • To say something in a low, rough voice.
  • (of a frog or bird) To make its cry.
  • To complain or grumble.

Noun

  • A faint, harsh sound made in the throat.
  • The cry of a frog or toad. (see also ribbit)
  • The harsh cry of some birds, like a raven.

Croak — Full Explanation

Croak means the noise that frogs make. When frogs are happy or want to talk, they say 'croak!' It's a funny sound!

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Related Words

frog sound ribbit

Croak Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
कर्कश करना (Karkash Karna)

karkash karna

गौ (Gau)

gau

कर्कश (Karkash)

karkash

kannada
ಕ್ರೋಕ್ (krōk)

krōk

ಕೋಕು (kōku)

kōku

ಕೋಕುಹಾಕು (kōkuhāku)

kōkuhāku

bengali
ক্রোক (krok)

krok

কাকর (kakar)

kakar

কাক (kak)

kak

Croak in Sentences

  • Frogs croak to talk to each other.
  • I love to hear the croak of frogs in spring.
  • The big frog croaked a loud sound.
  • Can you make a croak like a frog?
  • The croak of the frog means it's happy.

📖 Croak Story for Kids

The Joyful Croak of Freddie the Frog

croak! “Croak! Croakcozy little pond, there lived a green frog named Freddie. Every morning, Freddie would wake up and give the biggest!” he would sing, waking up all his friends.In a

croak wasn’t just any sound; it was the happiest sound in the whole pond!The turtles would stretch, the fish would twirl, and even the shy dragonflies would dance! Freddie’s

The Croaking Contest

One day, he decided to host a croaking contest. All the pond creatures joined in, making a symphony of joyous sounds. And guess what? They learned that together, their croaks made the happiest music ever!

Croak on, friends!

Frequently Asked Questions About Croak

What does 'croak' mean?
The word 'croak' means to make a deep, hoarse sound, like a frog. It can also mean to die in a funny way.
How do you pronounce 'croak'?
You pronounce 'croak' like this: 'krohk', with a long 'o' sound.
What is the origin of the word 'croak'?
The word 'croak' comes from the Old English word 'cracian', which means to make a harsh sound.
What is the meaning of 'croak' in Bengali?
The word 'croak' in Bengali is 'ক্রোক' (Krōk).

Facts & Quotes About Croak

Fact: Frogs croak to communicate with each other, especially during mating season!
Proverb: A frog in a well knows nothing of the ocean. (This means that limited experiences can lead to a narrow view of the world.)
Quote: "The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives." - Native American Proverb