crotch
word
/ˈkɹɑtʃ/
krahtch
/kɹˈɒtʃ/
krotch
Definition
The area of the body where the legs meet at the base of the torso. It can also mean the part of pants or underwear covering this area.
Usage & Nuances
"Crotch" is an anatomical term and often used in clothing contexts. It's a mildly informal word—avoid in formal writing. In clothes, phrases include "crotch of the pants" or "crotch seam." Sometimes used in jokes or in medical discussions.
Spanish: entrepierna - inglePortuguese (BR): virilha - entrepernasPortuguese (PT): virilha - entrepernasChinese (Simplified): 胯部 - 裆部Chinese (Traditional): 胯部 - 檔部Hindi: जांघ की जोड़ - कमर का बीच का भागArabic: منطقة العانة - بين الفخذينBengali: কুঁচকি - কুচকি (পোষাকের অংশ)Russian: пах - шаг (в одежде)Japanese: 股間 - クロッチ（衣服部分）Vietnamese: hángKorean: 사타구니Turkish: kasıkUrdu: چوڑائی (انسانی جسم کی وہ جگہ جہاں ٹانگیں ملتی ہیں) - نچلا حصہ (کپڑوں میں)Indonesian: selangkangan
Example Sentences
My jeans have a hole in the crotch.
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Babies need to have their crotch cleaned during diaper changes.
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She spilled her drink right in her crotch—so embarrassing!
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In yoga, keep your crotch relaxed to avoid tension.
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He hurt his crotch while playing football.
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The crotch seam on these trousers is uncomfortable.
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