noun

croc

krok

Croc (noun) means a shortened, informal word for a crocodile. Example: “A large croc slid silently into the river.”

noun

A shortened, informal word for a crocodile.

"A large croc slid silently into the river."

A brand of lightweight foam clog-style shoe with holes across the top, or (lowercase, generic) any shoe of that style.

"He wore his crocs to the beach so his feet wouldn't get burned on the sand."

How to use croc

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a short way of saying "crocodile," or the foam clog-style shoes.

Common pairings

a hungry croc a pair of crocs

Word forms

crocs plural, crocs plural

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Etymology

A clipped, shortened form of "crocodile."

Rhymes for croc

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Frequently asked questions

What does “croc” mean?

The word “croc” means a shortened, informal word for a crocodile. In plain terms, either a short way of saying "crocodile," or the foam clog-style shoes.

How do you pronounce “croc”?

“Croc” is pronounced krok (/kɹɑk/ in IPA).

How do you use “croc” in a sentence?

Here is “croc” used in a sentence: “A large croc slid silently into the river.”

What part of speech is “croc”?

“Croc” is a noun.

How many meanings does “croc” have?

“Croc” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shortened, informal word for a crocodile.