How to Pronounce "shoot the crap"
expression
ˈʃut/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹæp
SHOOT-thuh-KRAP
ʃˈuːt/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈæp
shOOT-thuh-KRAP
Definition
To talk casually with someone, especially about unimportant topics or just to pass the time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃut/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹæp
British English
ʃˈuːt/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOOT-thuh-KRAP
UK
shOOT-thuh-KRAP
Listen in Context
We like to shoot the crap after work.
They often shoot the crap over coffee.
Let's shoot the crap this weekend.
We sat on the porch all night just shooting the crap.