croc

[krok]

noun

Informal.

1. crocodile.

croc

/ krɒk /

noun

1. short for crocodile crocodile crocodile

Word History and Origins

Origin of croc¹

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

Wright is best known globally as the star of National Geographic's Outback Wrangler and Netflix's Wild Croc Territory reality shows.

From BBC

Wise also appeared on the short-lived children’s show “Uncle Croc’s Block” with Lou Ferrigno and Charles Nelson Reilly in the titular role and the ABC series “The Fall Guy” with Lee Majors.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was very comfortable working with the critters during the photo shoot but noted, “Getting your gear off is way scarier than wrangling a croc!”

From Los Angeles Times

The NT government goes into schools with its programme "Be Crocwise" - which teaches people how to behave responsibly around croc habitats.

From BBC

Visitors can head to the Adelaide River to watch "croc jumping" - which involves salties being fed bits of meat on the end of a stick if they can leap out of the water for their audience.

From BBC