croaker

Noun

Meaning

One who croaks, murmurs, grumbles, or complains unreasonably; one who habitually forebodes evil.

A small American fish (Micropogon undulatus), of the Atlantic coast.

An American fresh-water fish (Aplodinotus grunniens); -- called also drum.

The surf fish of California.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pessimist malcontent grumbler complainer whiner sourpuss fisher dr. doctor frog toad salamander doc growler medico
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Antonyms

alto familiar happy friendly expert soprano
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Hypernyms

sciaenid saltwater fish sciaenid fish

Hyponyms

kingfish queenfish Atlantic croaker white croaker chenfish Genyonemus lineatus

Phrases with the word

yellowfin croaker tommy croaker silver croaker bighead croaker bighead pennah croaker

Examples

A disadvantage to the croaking ability is that it allows Bottlenose dolphin to easily locate large groups of croaker and drum as they broadcast their position, indicating large amounts of food for the dolphins. Source: Internet

The alley behind the Quicky Wash at 1630 W. Sunset Road where Kory Lino, 17, was shot by Edward Croaker is seen on Thursday, Oct 29, 2020, in Henderson. Source: Internet

These sonic muscle fibers are contracted against the swim bladder to produce the croaking sound that gives drum and croaker their common name. Source: Internet

Examples are garfish, black drum also called gaspergou or just "goo", croaker, and bream. Source: Internet

Some of them are important commercial fishery species, notably small yellow croaker with reported landings of 218,00–407,000 tonnes in 2000–2009; based on the FAO fishery statistics from 2009, it was the 25th most important fishery species worldwide. Source: Internet

Croaker then said he laid down on the floor and called 911. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cro-quette croagh croak croakerlike croakily croakiness