Crotch

/krɒtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The area of the human body where the legs meet, often associated with the groin.
He felt a sudden pain in his crotch after the fall.
The part of a tree or branch where it divides, or the point where something branches out.
The squirrel perched on the crotch of the tree, watching for predators.
The angle formed by the intersection of two lines or surfaces, particularly in sewing or clothing.
The crotch of the pants was too tight, making them uncomfortable to wear.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old French 'crotchier', meaning 'to branch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crotch rocket
A slang term for a high-performance motorcycle.
crotch grab
An action involving grabbing or adjusting clothing in the crotch area.
in the crotch
Refers to something that is positioned in the genital area.

Related Words

groin
The area at the junction of the trunk and the legs.
perineum
The area between the anus and the genitals.
thigh
The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.

Slang Meanings

Crotch rocket
He rode his crotch rocket down the highway.
Crotch gas
After eating too much, he felt a crotch gas situation coming on.