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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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His colleague then looked over his shoulder at what he was holding and said, "either plesiosaur or croc."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

From BBC • Nov. 11, 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

Father Claude, who was loading and firing a long arquebuse à croc, had risen above this difficulty by heaping a pile of stones.

From The Road to Frontenac by Merwin, Samuel

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