croaker
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Meaning · English
A doctor.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Lungs," said McGuire comprehensively. "I got it. The croaker says I'll come to time for four months longer—maybe six if I hold my gait.[…]"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “croaker” mean?
A doctor.
Is “croaker” formal or informal?
croaker is generally slang.