: having a harsh or rough sound or voice
▪ She could only speak in a hoarse whisper. ▪ The cold made me a little hoarse. — see also shout yourself hoarse at 1shout
▪ She could only speak in a hoarse whisper. ▪ The cold made me a little hoarse. — see also shout yourself hoarse at 1shout
— hoarse·ly adverb
— hoarse·ness noun [noncount]







