hoarse
Pronounced:
/ˈhoɚs/
Function:
adjectiveInflected forms:
hoars·er; hoars·estMeaning:
: 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
—hoarse·ly adverb
—hoarse·ness noun [noncount]

