frog
Translation
frog
Examples
A green frog jumped into the pond.
A green frog jumped into the pond.
He had a frog in his throat.
He had a frog in his throat.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((adjective)) frog a type of amphibian A green frog jumped into the pond.
to have a frog in one's throat to be unable to speak clearly He had a frog in his throat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toad
Etymology
From Old English 'frogga'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a frog making a 'ribbit, ribbit' sound. Be careful not to confuse 'frog' with the similar-sounding word 'frock' (a dress).