croc

noun — 2 senses

croc

noun

UK /kɹɒk/ · US /kɹɑk/

Etymology Clipping of crocodile.

1

Colloquial A crocodile.

croc

noun

Etymology From the American shoe company Crocs, Inc., reportedly named for the shoe's resemblance in profile to a crocodile snout or the "multi-environment, amphibious nature" of the animal.

1

A type of EVA foam slip-on clog-style shoe with an open heel, thick sole, rounded toe, retractable heel strap, and ventilation holes on the top and sides.

Derived terms
croc-off
Related terms
gator, sports mode

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