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

"It closely resembled another kind of extinct croc with dinosaur-type teeth that had been found in South America. That was the first realization that crocodiles with teeth like this were also part of the older record in Australia."

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

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The "drop croc" eggshells were discovered several decades ago but only recently analysed with the help of scientists in Spain.

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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.

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

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