Dictionary definition · croak
noun
- a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
verb
- pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life"She died from cancer"
- utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
- make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath"she grumbles when she feels overworked"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).