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kvetch vs croak

croak vs kvetch

kvetch and croak both are nouns.

kvetch and croak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kvetch Yes No Yes No
croak Yes No Yes No
As verbs, croak is a hyponym of kvetch; that is, croak is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than kvetch:
  • kvetch: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • croak: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
kvetch (noun) croak (noun)
(Yiddish) a nagging complaint a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)
(Yiddish) a constant complainer
kvetch (verb) croak (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
utter a hoarse sound, like a raven
Difference between kvetch and croak

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