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crap on

B2 slang inseparable intransitive
In simple words

To talk on and on in a boring or mean way, saying stuff that isn't worth listening to.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic slang

To talk at excessive length in a boring or irritating way.

"He crapped on for twenty minutes about his diet before anyone could change the subject."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 idiomatic slang

To speak critically or disparagingly about someone or something.

"She's always crapping on about her neighbours — nothing they do is ever good enough."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Common in British and Australian English. Can mean either talking too much (boringly) or talking negatively about someone. The context makes the sense clear. Considered rude.

Commonly used with

stop hours everyone boss colleagues endlessly

Forms

Base
crap on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
craps on
he/she/it
Past simple
craped on
yesterday
Past participle
craped on
have + pp
-ing form
craping on
continuous

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