frowl

/fraʊl/

Definitions

1. verb

to crow or make a loud, hoarse noise, especially of a rooster.

“The farmer woke up to the sound of the rooster frowling loudly outside his window.”

2. verb

to make a loud, unpleasant noise, especially of the throat or mouth.

“The patient frowled as she struggled to speak after her surgery.”

3. noun

an old word for a loud, harsh sound, especially of the throat or mouth.

“The doctor warned the patient that her frowl after the surgery would be intense.”

Synonyms

  • coo
  • crow
  • hiss

Antonyms

  • silence
  • whisper