1. Chocolate crocodiles as in a chocolate candy molded in the shape of a crocodile. This reference is used in lyrics for the song "Disseminated" by Soul Coughing.
Empty or insincere displays of encouragement that demonstrate superficialsupport of a person or thing.
As Mariano Rivera took the mound in Fenway during his final season, the crocodilecheers of Boston Red Sox fans halfheartedly echoed from the Green Monster.
To pretend a sorrow that one doesn’t in fact feel, to create a hypocritical show of emotion. The idea comes from the ancient belief that crocodiles weep while luring or devouring their prey.