crap 1
/krap/ , n. , v. , crapped, crapping .
n.
1. Vulgar.
a. excrement.
b. an act of defecation.
2. Slang ( sometimes vulgar ).
a. nonsense; drivel.
b. falsehood, exaggeration, propaganda, or the like.
3. refuse; rubbish; junk; litter: Will you clean up that crap!
v.i.
4. Vulgar. to defecate.
v.t.
5. Slang ( sometimes vulgar ). to talk nonsense to; attempt to deceive.
6. crap around , Slang ( sometimes vulgar ).
a. to behave in a foolish or silly manner.
b. to avoid work.
7. crap on , Slang ( sometimes vulgar ).
a. to treat badly, esp. by humiliating, insulting, or slighting.
b. to cause misery, misfortune, or discomfort.
8. crap up , Slang ( sometimes vulgar ). to botch, ruin, or cheapen; make a mess of.
[ 1375-1425; late ME crap chaff krappe anything cut off or separated ]
crap 2
/krap/ , n. v., crapped, crapping .
n.
1. (in craps) a losing throw, in which the total on the two dice is 2, 3, or 12.
2. craps.
v.
3. crap out ,
a. Also called seven out . (in the game of craps) to throw a 7 rather than make one's point.
b. Slang. to abandon a project, activity, etc., because of fear, cowardice, exhaustion, loss of enthusiasm, etc.
c. Slang. to break a promise or fail to fulfill a duty or obligation; renege.
[ 1835-45, Amer.; back formation from CRAPS ]