craw

American  

[kraw] / krɔ /

noun

1. the crop of a bird or insect.

2. the stomach of an animal.

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idioms

1. stick in one's craw, to cause considerable or abiding resentment; rankle.

   She said I was pompous, and that really stuck in my craw.

craw British  

/ krɔː /

noun

1. a less common word for crop

2. the stomach of an animal

3. informal to be difficult, or against one's conscience, for one to accept, utter, or believe

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craw More Idioms  

1. see stick in one's craw.

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Etymology

Origin of craw

1350–1400; Middle English crawe, probably akin to crag ²

Example Sentences

Those questions should stick in the craw of Americans who watch this masterwork.

From Los Angeles Times

It has really stuck in their craws and that kind of transferred to me.

From Los Angeles Times

The one that really seems to stick in James’ craw came in 2013, the same year he won his final league MVP award, this time as a member of the Miami Heat.

From Los Angeles Times

Some things will always stick in your craw.

From New York Times

Vanguard’s policy evidently has stuck in the craw of the crypto faithful.

From Los Angeles Times