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Translate files Crocodile
/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A large aquatic reptile with a long snout and powerful jaws, belonging to the family Crocodylidae, found in tropical and subtropical regions.
The crocodile lay motionless on the riverbank, soaking up the sun.
Slang term for a person who is considered treacherous or deceitful.
Be careful about trusting him; he's got a real crocodile nature.
Etymology
From Middle English 'crocodile', from Old French 'crocodile', from Latin 'crocodilus', from Greek 'krokodilos'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crocodile tears:
Fake or superficial expressions of sorrow.
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Slang Meanings
Crocodile (slang for someone who is deceptive)
Don't trust him; he's a crocodile.
Crocodile tears (a reference to insincere emotions)
She shed crocodile tears after getting caught lying.