Crap/kræp/ Definition 1 of 4Pro 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'.