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Crotch

Verb / krɑ:tʃ / Another word for crotch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the human body where the legs join at the front; the fork of the body between the legs.

Synonyms & similar words

fork genitals genitalia privates privateparts genitalorgan groin genitals pelvis fork intersection crossroad junction corner angle crux core essence kernel nub pivot root heart hub

Synonyms by register

Formal

perineum groin

Informal

privates down there undercarriage

Literary

seat loins

Common collocations

  • tight crotch
  • wet crotch
  • crotch seam
  • crotch area
  • crotch of the pants
  • crotch of the jeans
  • crotch rocket

Word family

noun crotch

Usage note

This word refers to the area where the legs join the torso. It is generally considered informal and can be considered vulgar in some contexts. The term 'groin' is a more formal alternative.

Example sentences

  1. She fell and hit her crotch on the edge of the table.
  2. He wears a protective cup to protect his crotch while playing baseball.
  3. The doctor examined his crotch during the physical exam.
  4. She had a rash in her crotch area.
  5. He sat cross-legged on the ground, his crotch resting on the grass.

Quotes

  • "I see you're wearing your Grandma panties today. You know the kind that go up to your waist and cover your entire crotch?" - Sarah Jessica Parker
  • "I'm not going to be the girl with the crotch shots on the internet." - Anne Hathaway
  • "Some women's crotches are like Mount Rushmore." - Drew Barrymore

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