Croc Meaning in English
word
ˈkɹɑk
KRAHK
kɹɒk
KROK
Definition
"Croc" is a slang word for "crocodile". In modern use, it can also mean Crocs, a popular brand of rubber clogs (shoes).
Usage & Nuances
Most common in Australian/British English. "Croc" as a shoe refers to the Crocs brand, usually in the plural ('my Crocs'). As animal, informal and friendly. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: cocodrilo (coloquial) - Crocs (zapatos de goma)Portuguese (BR): crocodilo (coloquial) - Crocs (calçado de borracha)Portuguese (PT): crocodilo (coloquial) - Crocs (calçado de borracha)Chinese (Simplified): 鳄鱼（口语） - 洞洞鞋（Crocs牌休闲鞋）Chinese (Traditional): 鱷魚（口語） - 洞洞鞋（Crocs牌休閒鞋）Hindi: मगरमच्छ (अनौपचारिक) - क्रॉक्स (जूते)Arabic: تمساح (عامية) - كروكس (أحذية مطاطية)Bengali: কুমির - ক্রক্স (জুতো)Russian: крокодил (разг.) - crocs (обувь)Japanese: ワニ（略語） - クロックス（靴）Vietnamese: cá sấu (viết tắt) - dép CrocsKorean: 악어(줄임말) - 크록스(신발)Turkish: timsah (argo) - Crocs (ayakkabı markası)Urdu: مَگرمَچھ (غیر رسمی) - crocs (جوتے)Indonesian: buaya (slang) - Crocs (sepatu)
Example Sentences
Look, there is a croc in the river!
basic
He wore blue crocs to school today.
basic
A big croc lives near this lake.
basic
Watch out for crocs if you're swimming here—they can be dangerous.
natural
I can't believe you actually wear Crocs outside!
natural
The kids kicked off their crocs before getting in the pool.
natural