croc

American

[krok] / krɒk /

noun

Informal.

crocodile.

croc British

/ krɒk /

noun

short for crocodile crocodile crocodile

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Etymology

Origin of croc

First recorded in 1880–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

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The newly named croc species, Wakkaoolithus godthelpi, honors the Wakka Wakka First Nations people whose Country includes the fossil site.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025

The croc took a dip at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in Port Douglas, but its appearance didn't seem to bother holidaymakers one little bit.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

Spread across the floor is a massive croc skin.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

The croc is famously seen in the scene where Kozlowski's character is attacked as she kneels next to a creek.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

Therefore the croc bank has stopped all breeding of this species which meant that we had a surfeit of eggs for breakfast!

From Free from School by Alvares, Rahul

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