crock up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To collapse or break down from either physical or psychological problems; to die.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “crock up” mean?

To collapse or break down from either physical or psychological problems; to die.

Is “crock up” formal or informal?

crock up is generally slang.