crap

UK: /kræp/ | US: /kræp/

Definition

  1. n. 1. Vulgar slang for feces or nonsense.

  2. n. 2. Something of poor quality; rubbish.

  3. v. 3. To defecate (vulgar slang).

Structure
crap <excrement/nonsense>
Etymology

The word "crap" likely originated in Middle English (15th century) as a variant of "crappe," meaning chaff or residue, derived from Old French "crape." By the 19th century, it evolved into vulgar slang for excrement, influenced by its association with waste or worthless material. Its extended meaning of "nonsense" or "poor quality" emerged later, reinforcing its derogatory usage.

Examples

  1. Don’t listen to him—he’s talking crap.

  2. This phone is absolute crap; it broke after a week.

  3. I need to crap after eating that spicy food.

  4. The movie was full of plot holes and crap dialogue.

  5. He tried to sell me some crap about being an expert.