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Definitions by Mcbhurz

A formal legislative body or assembly of representatives.(Zoology, Satirical) A collective noun for a group of crocodiles (Crocodylus), specifically when gathered in an environment characterized by the aggressive accumulation of resources.Etymology: Derived from the Philippine political satire of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, where public officials accused of graft, plunder, and greed are colloquially branded as buwaya (the Tagalog word for crocodile). The term captures the overlap between a gathering of predatory reptiles and a legislative house perceived to be bleeding public funds.
Example: "As the water levels rose, a predatory congress of crocodiles watched silently from the mudbanks."
"Never interrupt a congress of crocodiles. Not because they will bite, but because they will put you on a subcommittee hearing that lasts six months."
Congress by Mcbhurz August 12, 2026