Crock up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "crock up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-10 02:03

Meaning of Crock up

Crock up slang

To cause physical pain to someone; to damage something.

 

After crocking the camera up, the burglar broke into my house.

Our car was crocked up beyond repair in the crash.

I crocked my back up when trying to lift that heavy box.

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If you do something dangerous or risky, you will get hurt.

Grammar and Usage of Crock up

Verb Forms

  • crocked up
  • crocking up

The verb "crock" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Crock up

The origin of this slang is not clear.
 

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