Piece of crap Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A very informal and mildly offensive way to describe something as worthless, bad quality, or broken. Often used for objects like machines or sometimes to insult something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mildly rude—do not use in formal situations. It commonly describes badly made or broken items (like cars or gadgets), but is sometimes used for people as an insult. Softer alternatives: 'piece of junk', 'piece of trash'.
Example Sentences
This phone is a piece of crap; it stops working every day.
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He bought an old car and called it a piece of crap.
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This computer is a piece of crap and always crashes.
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Honestly, that movie was a total piece of crap—I want my time back!
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I can’t believe I paid for this piece of crap!
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That old TV is such a piece of crap, it doesn’t even turn on half the time.
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