croaking

Meanings

• Verb or Noun

  The act or sound of a frog or other amphibian croaking.

  - "The frogs were croaking in the swamp."
  - "The sound of croaking frogs filled the night."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with croaking
oaking , breaking , awaking

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Variants

List of all variants of croaking that leads to same result
croak , croaked , croaking , croaks

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'croocian' meaning 'to caw' or 'croak'.

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Trivia

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1. The loudest frog croak on record was measured at 111 decibels.

2. Some species of frogs can change the color of their skin to blend in with their surroundings.

3. The sound of croaking frogs can be heard up to a mile away.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frogs: Amphibians that live in or near water and are known for their ability to croak.

2. Amphibians: A class of animals that includes frogs, salamanders, and caecilians, among others.

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Culture

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In literature, croaking is often used to describe the sound of frogs or other amphibians, and can be a symbol of the changing of seasons or the passage of time. In music, there is a genre of electronic music called 'croaking' that emulates the sound of frogs.

How to Memorize "croaking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a frog sitting by a pond, and imagine the sound it makes as it croaks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'croaking' with the sound of frogs or other amphibians.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Croaks in the swamp' to remember the meaning of the word.

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