crotch

[ kroch ]

noun

1. a forking or place of forking, as of the human body between the legs.
2. the part of a pair of trousers, panties, or the like, formed by the joining of the two legs.
3. a piece of material serving to form a juncture between the legs of trousers, panties, etc.
4. a forked piece, part, support, etc., as a staff with a forked top.
5. Billiards.
   1. an area 4½ inches (11.4 centimeters) square at each corner of a billiard table.
   2. the situation in which both balls to be struck by the cue ball are within this area.
6. Nautical. crutch ( def 6 ).
7. the area of a tree at which a main branch joins the trunk.
8. the wood from such an area; crotchwood.

crotch

/ krɒtʃ /

noun

1. Also called (Brit)crutch
   1. the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk
   2. the human external genitals or the genital area
   3. the corresponding part of a pair of trousers, pants, etc
2. a forked region formed by the junction of two members
3. a forked pole or stick

Derived Forms

• crotched, adjective

Other Words From

• crotched [krocht], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of crotch¹

First recorded in 1530–40; variant of crutch

Word History and Origins

Origin of crotch¹

C16: probably variant of crutch

Example Sentences

Later, there is footage of the kiss itself and the moment Rubiales grabbed his crotch while standing next to members of Spain's royal family after Spain defeated England in the final.

From BBC

The report claimed that models and employees complained of inappropriate conduct, including attempts to kiss models and touching one’s crotch.

From Salon

Martinez repeated his infamous celebrations after the 2022 World Cup triumph by holding a replica Copa America trophy against his crotch following the 3-0 win over Chile on 6 September.

From BBC

This time Robinson is caught on camera in a 2022 church appearance, going on a tirade about how women don't need birth control because — as he gestures to his crotch for emphasis — they need to "get this under control" instead.

From Salon

While qualifying rounds would not tend to make the headlines, a video emerged of Ammirati knocking off the bar via his crotch.

From BBC