Crap
/kræp/noun
Something of poor quality or value.
The movie was absolute crap.
Often appears as...
- absolute crap
- total crap
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Used to express disapproval or to belittle something.
He said my idea was crap, which was really discouraging.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Dismissal
Casual way of dismissing something without a detailed explanation.
This paper is crap; I need to start over.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid In Formality
Not suitable for formal situations, use more polite alternatives.
In a business meeting, avoid calling a project 'crap'.
Compare with
debrisgarbagejunkrefuserubbishscumtrashwaste
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