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The back of the shoe then shifts to a reptilian texture with croc embossing throughout the rear. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026 The Hana tote looks incredibly spacious, while the croc-effect detail gives it a luxury feel. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 1 Feb. 2026 Saltwater crocs laze among the area’s wetlands, while pygmy elephants are often seen replenishing themselves riverside. Laura Kiniry, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026 Luckily for the buffalo, the crocodile appears unable to handle a meal as large as a whole buffalo, especially when the animal's horns get tangled in the croc's mouth. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croc

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of croc was in 1884

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“Croc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/croc. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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croc

noun
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