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."
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crap on
B2 slang inseparable intransitive
To talk at length in a way that is boring, annoying, or perceived as worthless; also to speak disparagingly about someone or something.
In plain English
To talk on and on in a boring or mean way, saying stuff that isn't worth listening to.
What does "crap on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "crap on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
stop hours everyone boss colleagues endlessly
How to conjugate "crap on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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