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croaker

croa·ker

US/ˈkɹoʊkɚ/ uncommon dated informal slang

noun

1.

the lean flesh of a saltwater fish caught along Atlantic coast of southern U.S.

2.

any of several fishes that make a croaking noise

Origin

From croak + -er.

Phrases

  • Atlantic croaker
  • geelbeck croaker
  • nibe croaker
  • spot croaker
  • spotfin croaker
  • white croaker
  • yellowfin croaker

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