crap out

English

Etymology

From die-rolling in the game craps.

Pronunciation

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Verb

crap out

1. (gambling) To lose a game of craps by rolling a seven.

   Synonym: seven out

2. (slang) To abandon an endeavour or project.
3. (of a machine) To fail; to stop working.

   Synonym: break down

   Darn, my car crapped out.

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