General
crapaud
What does crapaud mean?
A toad or frog; features in the saying 'crapaud smoke yuh pipe' meaning you're in serious trouble.
"If you fail this, crapaud smoke yuh pipe."
Origin
Pan-Caribbean (esp. Trinidad, Dominica); from French 'crapaud' (toad).
Frequently asked questions
What does crapaud mean?
Crapaud means a toad or frog in Caribbean speech, borrowed from French.
What does 'crapaud smoke yuh pipe' mean?
It is a saying meaning you are in serious trouble or your situation is hopeless.
Where does the word crapaud come from?
It comes from the French word 'crapaud', meaning toad, reflecting French Creole heritage.
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