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Crap out Meaning in English

expression

ˈkɹæp/ /ˈaʊt
KRAP-owt
kɹˈæp/ /ˈaʊt
kRAP-owt

释义

To stop working or break down suddenly, often used informally, especially for machines or electronics.

用法与细微差别

'Crap out' is informal and can sound a bit crude. It's most often used for machines, cars, or electronics that stop working unexpectedly. Not used in formal writing. Avoid confusing with 'crap' as a noun (excrement) or general negative comment. In gambling, it can mean 'lose' suddenly.

例句

My old laptop crapped out last night.

basic

The car crapped out on the highway.

basic

If my phone craps out, I can't contact anyone.

basic

My headphones totally crapped out during the flight.

natural

Just my luck—my GPS decided to crap out right when I needed it most.

natural

The printer always craps out when there's a big deadline.

natural