crock off
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To give off color pigments from mechanical action (e.g. rubbing)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The green sheen on the surface is because of that painted box crocking off.
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
To die.
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 off” mean?
To give off color pigments from mechanical action (e.g. rubbing)
Is “crock off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.