crocked; crocking; crocks
: to transfer color (as when rubbed or washed)
a suede that will not crock
1
: one that is broken-down, disabled, or impaired
so many old … crocks with one foot in the grave—
Angus Wilson
Angus Wilson2
slang
: a complaining medical patient whose illness is largely imaginary or psychosomatic
crocked; crocking; crocks
: to cause to become disabled
Examples of crock in a Sentence
Noun (1)
that whole thing about how surprised she was to win the award was a crock
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
From the vintage neon sign out front to the small crocks of peanut butter with crackers that top each table, the place is full of old-fashioned charm.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Store indigo garments together or wrap them in tissue to avoid crocking.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
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Noun
Wooden bowls and vintage crocks add interest.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
From the vintage neon sign out front to the small crocks of peanut butter with crackers that top each table, the place is full of old-fashioned charm.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
But which No 9 good enough to lead a Premier League promotion chase is going to come to Leeds this month and sit on the bench waiting for the Dutchman to get crocked?
Farke has mentioned Gnonto as an emergency striker option, if needed.
—Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Store indigo garments together or wrap them in tissue to avoid crocking.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
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“Crock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crock. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
crock
1 of 2 noun
: a pot or jar made of baked clay
crock
2 of 2 noun
: one that is broken-down or useless
Medical Definition
crock
noun
slang
: a complaining medical patient whose illness is largely imaginary or psychosomatic
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