crap out
The term "crap out" is primarily used in American English and has several informal meanings, including in gambling, machine failure, and general failure or withdrawal.
Definition
B2Gambling
(informal, American English)To lose in the game of craps by rolling a seven.
Example
- He crapped out on his first roll and lost all his money.
B2General
(informal, American English)To fail, give up, or withdraw from an activity.
Example
- She crapped out of the marathon after running just five miles.
B2Mechanical
(informal, American English)For a machine to stop working or break down.
Example
- My car crapped out on the way to work this morning.
C1Military
(slang, American English)To idle or avoid duties.
Example
- The soldiers were crapping out instead of doing their assigned tasks.
Similar
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