noun
craps
kraps
noun
1
A dice game, popular in casinos, where players bet on the outcome of the roll.
"They spent the night at the craps table in Las Vegas."
How to Use Craps
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casino dice game played by betting on the result of the roll.
Common pairings
play craps
craps table
shoot craps
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Etymology
From Louisiana Creole craps, itself an alteration of the English word "crabs" (an old term for the lowest throw at dice).