How Do You Spell Crapped out?

crap out. 1. To lose on a roll of dice while playing craps (a gambling game). I had hoped to win some money tonight, but I crapped out pretty quickly.

What does it mean to be crapped out?

1. Back down, quit, When it got to the point of putting up some money, Jack crapped out. This expression originated in the game of craps, where it means to make a first throw (of the dice) of two, three, or twelve, thereby losing. [ Slang; 1920s]

How do you spell crapped?

verb (used without object), crapped,crap·ping. Vulgar. to defecate. verb (used with object), crapped,crap·ping.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.