craw

[ kraw ]

noun

1. the crop of a bird or insect.
2. the stomach of an animal.

craw

/ krɔː /

noun

1. a less common word for crop
2. the stomach of an animal
3. stick in one's craw or stick in one's throat informal.
   to be difficult, or against one's conscience, for one to accept, utter, or believe

Word History and Origins

Origin of craw¹

1350–1400; Middle English crawe, probably akin to crag ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of craw¹

C14: related to Middle High German krage, Middle Dutch crāghe neck, Icelandic kragi collar

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. stick in one's craw, to cause considerable or abiding resentment; rankle:

   She said I was pompous, and that really stuck in my craw.

More idioms and phrases containing craw

see stick in one's craw .

Example Sentences

But Conservative MP Neil O'Brien said the pay hike would "stick in the craw" of people worried about immigration and crime.

From BBC

It has really stuck in their craws and that kind of transferred to me.

From Los Angeles Times

"For a man who thinks ratings are more important than anything, that is really going to stick in Donald Trump's craw," said former Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace to a laughing CNN panel.

From Salon

The one that really seems to stick in James’ craw came in 2013, the same year he won his final league MVP award, this time as a member of the Miami Heat.

From Los Angeles Times

Some things will always stick in your craw.

From New York Times