Meaning of croak

(noun) a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)

(verb) pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102"

utter a hoarse sound, like a raven

make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"