Croaker — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkrō-kər/ croak·er

Meaning & Definition of Croaker

Croaker (noun)

  1. an animal (such as a frog) that croaks
  2. any of various fishes and especially the drums that produce croaking, drumming, or grunting noises
  3. doctor

Croaker (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders

    "ever more ornery as he grew older, he swore that he didn't need some croaker telling him that smoking was bad for his health"

    similar: doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician, sawbones (slang)
    related: family doctor, family physician, family practitioner, general practitioner, anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, specialist, plastic surgeon, surgeon, intern, resident, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner, EMT, paramedic, physical therapist, physiotherapist
    opposite: nondoctor, nonphysician

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Croaker

The most common words with a similar meaning to Croaker:

Slang: sawbones
doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Croaker

Words with the opposite meaning of Croaker:

nondoctor, nonphysician

Related Words for Croaker

family doctor, family physician, family practitioner, general practitioner, anesthesiologist, dermatologist, gynecologist, internist, neurologist, ob-gyn, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, orthopedist, pathologist, pediatrician, physiatrist, podiatrist, radiologist, urologist, attending, clinician, hospitalist, specialist, plastic surgeon, surgeon, intern, resident, aidman, nurse, nurse-practitioner

Origin & Etymology of Croaker

First known use: 1648

Words & Phrases Containing Croaker

Atlantic croaker

Frequently Asked Questions about Croaker

What does "Croaker" mean?

"Croaker" means an animal (such as a frog) that croaks. As a noun, it is defined as: an animal (such as a frog) that croaks.

What is another word for "Croaker"?

Other words for "Croaker" include doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician and sawbones. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Croaker" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Croaker"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Croaker". Common alternatives include doc, doctor, medic, medico, physician and sawbones.

What is the opposite of "Croaker"?

Antonyms of "Croaker" include nondoctor and nonphysician.

How do you use "Croaker" in a sentence?

Examples of "Croaker" in a sentence: "ever more ornery as he grew older, he swore that he didn't need some croaker telling him that smoking was bad for his health".

Is "Croaker" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Croaker" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Croaker"?

"Croaker" is pronounced /ˈkrō-kər/ and divided into syllables as croak·er.

What is the origin of the word "Croaker"?

First known use: 1648.