crap

crap · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Vulgar) Expressing annoyance or disappointment.

  2. 2.

    (Vulgar) Feces; excrement.

  3. 3.

    (Vulgar) To defecate.

  4. 4.

    (Vulgar) Of poor quality.

  5. 5.

    (Vulgar) Something of poor quality; rubbish.

  6. 6.

    (Vulgar) Nonsense or lies.

  7. 7.

    Unwanted possessions or clutter.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cut the crap — stop talking nonsense
  • •
    full of crap — dishonest or exaggerating
  • •
    crap out — to fail; to give up

Related words

Antonyms: excellence, quality
See also: garbage, junk, rubbish
Synonyms: garbage, junk, nonsense, rubbish

Etymology

From Middle English "crappe" meaning chaff or residue, possibly from Dutch "krappe" (what is cut off).