1 C1 idiomatic slang
OFFENSIVE SLANG — to disable or incapacitate someone or something. This expression is a slur and should never be used.
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crip up
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A deeply offensive and derogatory slang expression — included here only to warn learners. It means to disable or cripple someone or something, or to become incapacitated.
In plain English
A rude, hurtful expression about disability. Do NOT use this expression.
What does "crip up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
OFFENSIVE. Derived from a slur against people with physical disabilities. Should never be used. Learners should use 'disable', 'incapacitate', or 'seize up' instead.
How to conjugate "crip up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
crip up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
crips up
he/she/it
Past simple
criped up
yesterday
Past participle
criped up
have + pp
-ing form
criping up
continuous
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