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 superficial support of a person or thing.
As Mariano Rivera took the mound in Fenway during his final season, the crocodile cheers 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.