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hoarse
[ hawrs, hohrs ]
adjective
hoarser, hoarsest.
- having a vocal tone characterized by weakness of intensity and excessive breathiness; husky:
the hoarse voice of the auctioneer.
Synonyms: , , ,
- having a raucous voice.
- making a harsh, low sound.
hoarse
/ ɔː /
adjective
- gratingly harsh or raucous in tone
- low, harsh, and lacking in intensity
a hoarse whisper
- having a husky voice, as through illness, shouting, etc
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Derived Forms
- ˈDzԱ, noun
- ˈDz, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms
- Dzl adverb
- Dzn noun
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hoarse1
1350–1400; Middle English hors < Old Norse * (assumed variant of ); replacing Middle English hoos, Old English , cognate with Old High German heis, Old Saxon ŧ
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of hoarse1
C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse , Old Saxon ŧ
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The junior’s voice was hoarse and dry after the meet.
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By the final buzzer, the coach’s voice had gone hoarse, largely from screaming at his defense, which completely unraveled once again.
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Data screamed till his voice was hoarse alongside his fellow Goonies, and in "Head of the Class," Jonathan Kwong revealed his hormonal humanity beyond academic prowess.
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It can also include a change in your voice such as sounding hoarse and a persistent sore throat.
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"I've got a hoarse voice at the end of it from singing and laughing."
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