croaky

• Descreve uma voz que soa rouca, baixa e como se a pessoa estivesse com dor de garganta ou prestes a perder a voz.

Describes a voice that is rough, low, and sounds as if the speaker has a sore throat.

1. Hoarse or rough voiceB2informal

   Having a low, rough, or harsh sound, often due to a sore throat or tiredness.

   Rouco

   • After shouting all day, his voice sounded croaky.
   • She woke up with a croaky throat and could barely speak.
   • The singer's voice was croaky from the cold.

   Sinônimosgravellygutturalharshhoarsehuskyraspyroughthroaty

   Antônimosclearmellowsilverysmooth

2. Resembling frog or crow soundsB2informal

   Making a sound that is similar to the harsh calls of a crow or the deep croak of a frog.

   Rouco

   • The old man let out a croaky laugh.
   • Her croaky whisper was barely audible.
   • The frog's croaky call echoed across the pond.

   Sinônimoscroakinggravellygutturalharshhoarseraspythroaty

   Antônimosclearmellowmelodioussilverysmooth