Crocks Meaning in English

word · lemma: crock

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Definition

‘Crocks’ usually means containers made of earthenware or clay. Informally in American English, it can also mean something untrue or nonsense.

Usage & Nuances

As a noun, mainly refers to old-fashioned clay or earthenware jars. In American spoken English, 'a crock' (often 'a crock of' something) means nonsense or a lie, e.g., 'That's a crock!'. Rare in modern usage outside these contexts.

• Spanish: vasijas de barro - tonterías (informal, sentido figurado)
• Portuguese (BR): potes de barro - bobagens (informal, sentido figurado)
• Portuguese (PT): potes de barro - disparates (informal, sentido figurado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 陶罐 - 胡说（口语，延伸义）
• Chinese (Traditional): 陶罐 - 胡說（口語，延伸義）
• Hindi: मिट्टी के बर्तन - बकवास (अनौपचारिक, रूपक)
• Arabic: جرار من الفخار - هراء (عامية، مجازياً)
• Bengali: মাটির হাঁড়ি - বাজে কথা (অপচয়, অসত্য বিতর্কের অর্থে)
• Russian: глиняные горшки - чепуха (разговорное)
• Japanese: かめ（陶器製の容器） - でたらめ（口語）
• Vietnamese: vại đất - điều nhảm nhí (khẩu ngữ)
• Korean: 항아리(흙으로 만든 용기) - 헛소리(비속어)
• Turkish: toprak çömlek - saçmalık (argo)
• Urdu: مٹی کے برتن - بکواس (عام فہم)
• Indonesian: tempayan tanah liat - omong kosong (informal)

Example Sentences

He says he saw a ghost, but I think that's just a bunch of crocks.

natural

We found some antique crocks at the flea market.

natural

Honestly, all her excuses are just crocks – she never tells the truth.

natural

My grandmother kept beans in large crocks.

basic

The old pantry was full of dusty crocks.

basic

Pickles are often stored in crocks to ferment.

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