crap
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[ krap ]
/ kræp /
noun
(in craps) a losing throw, in which the total on the two dice is 2, 3, or 12.
Verb Phrases past and past participle crapped, present participle crap·ping.
crap out,
- Also called seven out. (in the game of craps) to throw a 7 rather than make one's point.
- Slang. to abandon a project, activity, etc., because of fear, cowardice, exhaustion, loss of enthusiasm, etc.
- Slang. to break a promise or fail to fulfill a duty or obligation; renege.
Origin of crap
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1835–45,
Americanism; back formation from
craps
Words nearby crap
British Dictionary definitions for crap out (1 of 3)
crap out
verb (intr, adverb)
US slang
to make a losing throw in craps
US slang
to fail; withdraw
US slang
to rest
slang
to fail to do or attempt something through fear
British Dictionary definitions for crap out (2 of 3)
Word Origin for crap
C20: back formation from
craps
British Dictionary definitions for crap out (3 of 3)
Word Origin for crap
C15
crappe chaff, from Middle Dutch, probably from
crappen to break off
usage for crap
This word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of
Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use
Idioms and Phrases with crap out (1 of 2)
crap out
Back down, quit, When it got to the point of putting up some money, Jack crapped out. This expression originated in the game of craps, where it means to make a first throw (of the dice) of two, three, or twelve, thereby losing. [Slang; 1920s]
Go to sleep. This usage was military slang for sleeping during work hours or during a crap game. [Slang; c. 1940]
Die, as in He's really sick; he could crap out any time. This usage is less common than def. 1 or def. 2. [Slang; 1920s]
Idioms and Phrases with crap out (2 of 2)
crap