Crap: meaning, definitions and examples

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crap

 

[ kræp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

informal usage

Crap is a slang term that refers to something of poor quality or worthless. It can also denote excrement or feces in a more literal sense. Colloquially, it's used to express disappointment or disdain for something perceived as inferior. The term is often used to convey frustration or to dismiss something trivial.

Synonyms

feces, garbage, nonsense, rubbish, trash

Examples of usage

  • This movie is total crap!
  • I can't believe I wasted my time on such crap.
  • The product was advertised well, but it turned out to be crap.
  • He's always complaining about crap at work.
  • Stop talking about that crap; it doesn't matter.
Context #2 | Verb

informal usage

To crap means to defecate. It is a crude term used in informal settings. While it can refer to the act of bowel movement, it can also be used humorously or pejoratively to describe a situation or action that is considered messy or inappropriate.

Synonyms

defecate, poop

Examples of usage

  • I need to crap before we leave.
  • He's crapping his pants out of fear.
  • Don't crap all over my ideas!
  • She crapped out during the game.
  • They crapped their plans at the last minute.

Translations

Translations of the word "crap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 merda

🇮🇳 गंदगी

🇩🇪 Mist

🇮🇩 sampah

🇺🇦 сміття

🇵🇱 gówno

🇯🇵 クソ

🇫🇷 merde

🇪🇸 mierda

🇹🇷 bok

🇰🇷 쓰레기

🇸🇦 قمامة

🇨🇿 sračka

🇸🇰 sračky

🇨🇳 垃圾

🇸🇮 smrad

🇮🇸 skítur

🇰🇿 қоқыс

🇬🇪 ნაგავი

🇦🇿 dəfn

🇲🇽 mierda

Etymology

The word 'crap' has its origins in the mid-19th century, derived from the Old French word 'crappe', which meant 'chaff' or 'worthless things'. It was initially used to describe discarded items or refuse. By the 19th century, it began to be applied more broadly to imply something of poor quality. The vulgar usage, particularly as a slang term for excrement, emerged later in the century. Its informal nature has allowed it to be embraced in casual conversations and popular culture. Over time, its meaning has expanded to encompass a dismissive tone towards anything considered inferior, and it often appears in various media, including movies, television shows, and music, reflecting societal attitudes towards quality and disappointment.