Crapping: meaning, definitions and examples
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crapping
[ ˈkræpɪŋ ]
slang expression
Crapping is a slang term that refers to the act of defecating or excreting waste from the body. It is often used informally in a variety of contexts. When someone refers to crapping, they may be expressing discomfort, surprise, or emphasizing a dramatic situation. The term is commonly used in everyday conversation among friends or in casual environments, but it may be deemed inappropriate in formal settings.
Synonyms
defecating, emptying, pooping.
Examples of usage
- I really need to stop crapping around and focus on my work.
- He was crapping his pants when he heard the news.
- Stop crapping and just tell her how you feel.
Translations
Translations of the word "crapping" in other languages:
🇵🇹 defecar
🇮🇳 शौच करना
🇩🇪 kacken
🇮🇩 berak
🇺🇦 какашити
🇵🇱 defekować
🇯🇵 排便する
🇫🇷 déféquer
🇪🇸 defecar
🇹🇷 dışkı yapmak
🇰🇷 배변하다
🇸🇦 التبرز
🇨🇿 vykonávat potřebu
🇸🇰 vykonávať potrebu
🇨🇳 排便
🇸🇮 defecirati
🇮🇸 saur
🇰🇿 дәрет сындыру
🇬🇪 გამოწურვა
🇦🇿 tualetə getmək
🇲🇽 defecar
Etymology
The word 'crap' is believed to have originated from the Old French term 'crappe,' which refers to scraps or refuse. In the late 14th century, it began to be used in English to denote waste material, particularly in relation to human excrement. The modern usage of 'crap' as a vulgar term for feces became more widely recognized in the early 20th century. The verb form 'to crap' emerged subsequently in colloquial speech, especially in American English, solidifying its place in informal dialogue. The term is often associated with humorous contexts or exaggeration, contributing to its prevalence in casual conversation today.