Informal short form for crocodile; also refers to Crocs, the brand of plastic clog shoes.
Shortened form of 'crocodile' (from Greek 'krokodeilos,' possibly from 'kroke' meaning pebbles, since crocs were found on pebbly banks). The Crocs shoe brand uses this shortened name.
Crocs shoes were invented by boat captains who wanted non-slip shoes, which is why the bottom has those distinctive holes—they were designed for drainage on wet decks, not just fashion.
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