hoarse as a crow
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I went upstairs and downstairs, inside and out — shouted myself hoarse as a crow — nothing was to be seen of Marjorie, — or heard; […]
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 “hoarse as a crow” mean?
Very hoarse.
Is “hoarse as a crow” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.