crap
verb · noun
Simple meaning
A losing throw of 2, 3, or 12 in craps.
Pronunciation
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krapIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹæp
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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verb
Have a bowel movement
noun
Canadapolitics
Initialism of Conservative-Reform Alliance Party, since merged into the Canadian Alliance.
gamblingdice games
A losing throw of 2, 3, or 12 in craps.
obsolete
The husk of grain; chaff.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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More ways to use crap
- “Don't talk that crap; it's not true at all.”noun
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Inflected forms
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Expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot.
Compound terms
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Playing craps.
A gambler who throws dice in the game of craps.
Playing craps.
Become obstructed or chocked up.
Play a game of craps.
Have a bowel movement.
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