English

Etymology 1

Middle English; related to Dutch krappe , from krappen , Old French crappe , Anglo-Latin crappa , "chaff".
The word is etymologically not connected with the reputed inventor of the flushing toilet, Thomas Crapper.

Noun

crap (uncountable)

1. the husk of grain; chaff
2. (slang) Something of poor quality
3. (slang) Something that is rubbish, useless, nonsense.
4. (slang) Excrement

Translations

• Dutch: rotzooi (3), poep (4)
• Romanian: porcărie (3) rahat m (4), căcat m (4)
• Russian: хуйня (2), хуйня (3), гавно (4)

Verb

to crap

1. (slang) To defecate

Derived phrase

1. Crap on - talk at length in a foolish or boring way

Etymology 2

From "crab's eyes"

Noun

crap

1. A losing throw of 2, 3 or 12 in craps

Derived phrase

1. Crap out
   1. To make a losing throw at craps
   2. To withdraw from an activity from fear or fatigue
   3. To be unsuccessful
   4. (of a machine): To break down