crap
Crap (noun) means something of poor quality; nonsense or worthless material. Example: “Don't buy that cheap crap, it'll break in a week.”
How to use crap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vulgar-but-mild slang word for nonsense, junk, feces, or as a swear of frustration.
Informal and mildly vulgar — avoid in formal writing or professional settings.
Word forms
crapper comparative, crapped past tense, craps plural, craps singular, crappest superlative
Etymology
From crab's eyes.
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What does “crap” mean?
The word “crap” means something of poor quality; nonsense or worthless material.
How do you pronounce “crap”?
“Crap” is pronounced krap (/kɹæp/ in IPA).
How do you use “crap” in a sentence?
Here is “crap” used in a sentence: “Don't buy that cheap crap, it'll break in a week.”
What is another word for “crap”?
Words with a similar meaning to “crap” include dump, crud and or minced form of.
What part of speech is “crap”?
Depending on how it is used, “crap” can be a noun and an interjection.
Is “crap” a common word?
“Crap” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “crap” have?
“Crap” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something of poor quality; nonsense or worthless material.
Is crap a rude word?
Crap is mild slang and considered informal rather than strongly offensive, but it is still coarse. It is fine among friends or in casual settings, yet out of place in formal writing, professional emails, or polite company. In those contexts, 'rubbish', 'nonsense', or 'poor quality' are safer choices.
What does it mean to call something crap?
Calling something crap means it is of poor quality, worthless, or not worth taking seriously. Applied to a claim or story, it means nonsense or lies. Applied to an object or product, it means badly made or useless. Either way, it dismisses the thing as having little or no value.
Is crap formal or informal?
Crap is firmly informal and slangy. It suits casual conversation and colloquial writing but should be avoided in formal, academic, or business contexts, where it reads as unprofessional. For the same meaning in polite settings, use 'rubbish', 'nonsense', 'junk', or the plain phrase 'poor quality'.