crotch

noun

1
: a pole with a forked end used especially as a prop
2
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members
crotched adjective

Examples of crotch in a Sentence

the crotch of the pants
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But this Brewers reliever giving the opposing dugout three solid thrusts of the Degeneration X crotch chop qualifies as poor decision making. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 Uribe then made three WWE-style crotch chops while facing the Cardinals dugout. Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 With the Brewers coasting to a 6-0 lead in the eighth inning, the 25-year-old struck out Alec Burleson and immediately launched into a series of WWE-style, D-Generation X crotch chops. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 The resulting deepfake emphasizes the woman’s crotch. David Ingram, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crotch

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration of crutch entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crotch was in 1563

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“Crotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotch. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

crotch

noun
: an angle formed by the spreading apart of two legs or branches or of a limb from its trunk

Medical Definition

crotch

noun
: an angle formed by the parting of two legs, branches, or members

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