croaker

noun
UK /ˈkrəʊkə/
US /ˈkroʊkər/

A croaker is a fish that makes a loud croaking sound.

We caught a croaker near the shore and it grumbled at us.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who complains in a low, grumbling voice.

The old croaker at the back of the room kept muttering about the noise.

3. A frog or toad that croaks.

At night the croakers in the pond sang loudly.

4. A pessimistic person who predicts bad things.

Don't be a croaker; the team still has a chance to win.