Infact
82 / 100
True unknown

The text defines groaking as watching people while they eat in hopes of being offered food.

Infact verdict: True (82/100).

The claim that 'groaking' is the act of watching people while they eat, hoping to be offered food, is supported by historical and linguistic sources. The Dictionary of the Scots Language and references in English language literature define 'groak' or 'groaking' as looking at someone longingly while they eat, with the expectation of receiving food. While not commonly used today, the definition aligns with these sources.

May 20, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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True Language
Groaking is the act of watching people while they eat, hoping they'll offer you some food.
The claim is supported by several authoritative linguistic sources, including the Dictionary of the Scots Language and Merriam-Webster, which confirm the definition of 'groaking.' This aligns with historical usage as an old Scottish term for the described behavior.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 95
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 90
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 82
Evidence Summary Definition supported by the Dictionary of the Scots Language and Merriam-Webster.

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