groak Meaning & Definition
What Does Groak Mean?
Groak is a verb that means To stare or look fixedly at someone; esp. of a child or dog in anticipation of receiving food. It is also used to mean To look at someone with a watchful or suspicious eye. As a noun, it means Someone who waits at meal-times with the expectation of getting something to eat.
Word Facts for Groak
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Plural | groaks |
| Verb forms | groaks, groaking, groaked |
Groak Definition (Verb)
- To stare or look fixedly at someone; esp. of a child or dog in anticipation of receiving food.
- To look at someone with a watchful or suspicious eye.
Groak as a Noun
- Someone who waits at meal-times with the expectation of getting something to eat.
- A wistful look by a child on any article greatly desired.
Synonyms of Groak
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Groak synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
groak (third-person singular simple present groaks, present participle groaking, simple past and past participle groaked)
groak (plural groaks)
Words That Rhyme With Groak
Origin of Groak
Unknown. Adapted into English from the Scots groak, growk with an unchanged meaning[3]; groak in Scotland and growk in Ulster.[4] The earliest recorded English usage of this term is as grouk in 1808 (see sense 2).
Questions People Ask About Groak
Is groak a verb or a noun?
Groak is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of groak?
The plural of groak is groaks.
What is the past tense of groak?
The past tense of groak is groaked. The present participle is groaking.