1. n. & v. coarse sl.
--n.
1. (often as int.) nonsense, rubbish (he talks crap).
2 faeces.
--v.intr. (crapped, crapping) defecate.
Usage:
Usually considered a taboo word.
Phrases and idioms:
crap out US
1. be unsuccessful.
2 withdraw from a game etc.
Etymology: earlier senses 'chaff, refuse from fat-boiling': ME f. Du. krappe 2. n. US a losing throw of 2, 3, or 12 in craps.
Phrases and idioms:
crap game a game of craps.
Etymology: formed as CRAPS