General
crappo
What does crappo mean?
A frog; features in the Trini proverb 'crappo smoke yuh pipe' (you're out of luck). Also crapaud.
"A big crappo was hopping around the yard after the rain."
Origin
From French 'crapaud' (toad); shared by Trinidad and Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What does crappo mean?
It means a frog or toad, used across Trinidad and Barbados.
Where does the word crappo come from?
It comes from the French 'crapaud', meaning toad, reflecting the region's French Creole heritage.
What is the crappo proverb?
The saying 'crappo smoke yuh pipe' uses the frog to mean that someone is out of luck or finished.
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