What does "crap" mean?

by Yuliya
(Turkey)

Explaining the meaning of "crap". I just wnated to know the meaning of the word ''crap''. I can hear this word during the watching TV show or any films. As I understood it something like a slang and it must be funny, but what exactely does it mean.Could you help me with this,please?

I want to also thank you a lot again for this amazing site. I liked it so much and I hope it will continue to grow and more people will attend to us;)

Thanks a lot,

Yuliya

Hi Yuliya,

I am so glad that you enjoy the website. I have been away in Canada for the last two months but I am now back home in Spain and will be able to add more and more things to the site.

As for your question it is a good one. "Crap" is a good word to know but you need to be careful with it because it is a slightly offensive or vulgar. (Not very but a little).

I am not surprised that you heard it on TV or in movies. It is another word for "shit". So when something goes wrong and you want to say something offensive your first option might be to say " SHIT!" but if you want to be a little bit less offensive you could say "Crap!".

For example...if you leave your textbook at home you might say "crap...I left my book at home".

Other synonyms for crap are : shit, poo, defecate.

It is not the nicest word out there...but is common. I hope that helps you.

I have also edited your submission. Can anyone see her mistakes? Take a look at my corrections below to compare.

Hi Diana,

How are you doing? I just wanted to know the meaning of what the word ''crap'' means. I can hear this word during the while watching TV shows or any films. As I understand it issomething like a slang and it must be funny, but what exactly does it mean? Could you help me with this, please?

I want to also thank you a lot again for this amazing site. I liked it so much and I hope it will continue to grow and more people will attend to us visit it;)

Thanks a lot,

Yuliya

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Great writing Yuliya! Just a couple small mistakes. Keep up the great work. Starting next Wednesday (Jan 14th) I will be adding a writing assignment to the writing course every week. So check it out and participate. It is a great way to practice your writing and get feedback...for FREE!

All the best.
Diana

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