crotch crickets

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Meaning · English

Pubic lice.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“And then, like that wasn't enough, I ended up with a raging case of crotch crickets. And did I get an apology? Hell no! I got a, "I'll call you". Still waiting for that chestnut. Okay Byron, your turn, truth or dare?” “Oh, you are actually talking to me? Truth.” “Did you really think you could get

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).

Common questions

What does “crotch crickets” mean?

Pubic lice.

Is “crotch crickets” formal or informal?

crotch crickets is generally slang.