Croakier

/ˈkroʊkiər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'croaky,' meaning more hoarse, raspy, or making more croaking sounds than something else.

Etymology

Comparative form created by adding -er to 'croaky,' following English's standard rules for forming comparative adjectives with one or two syllables.

Kelly Says

Your voice gets 'croakier' when you lose vocal folds lubrication—it's why you sound worse when you have a cold and why singers warm up their voices before performing.

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