crock

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person who is physically limited by age, illness or injury.

Register: slang

Examples

old crocks’ home

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse or ewe).

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crock” mean?

A person who is physically limited by age, illness or injury.

Is “crock” formal or informal?

crock is generally slang.