crappo Meaning & Definition
What Does Crappo Mean?
Crappo is used as an adjective meaning Of very low quality; crap, lousy. As a noun, it means A toad (chiefly from the family Bufonidae). As a noun, it means The andiroba or crabwood tree (Carapa guianensis).
Crappo in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹæpəʊ/ |
| Plural | crappos |
| Comparative / superlative | more crappo, most crappo |
Crappo Definition (Adjective)
- Of very low quality; crap, lousy.
Crappo as a Noun
- A toad (chiefly from the family Bufonidae).
Noun
- The andiroba or crabwood tree (Carapa guianensis).
Synonyms of Crappo
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Crappo synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
crappo (comparative more crappo, superlative most crappo)
crappo (plural crappos)
crappo
Origin of Crappo
Origin 1: From crap (“of poor quality”) + -o (colloquializing suffix).
Origin 2: Borrowed from Guyanese Creole English crappo, from French crapaud (“toad”),[1] from Middle French crapaud, from Old French crapaut, crapot (“frog; toad”), from Frankish *krappō, *krappa (“claw, hook”) (because of a toad’s hooked feet; possibly from Proto-Indo-European *greb-) + -aud (suffix forming diminutives or nouns having a pejorative connotation). Doublet of crapaud.
Origin 3: Borrowed from Trinidadian Creole English crappo, crapaud, a modification of either Lokono carapa, kálaba,[2] karaba,[3] or Kari'na karapa.[4]
Frequently Asked Questions About Crappo
Is crappo an adjective or a noun?
Crappo is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of crappo?
The plural of crappo is crappos.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of crappo?
The comparative form is more crappo and the superlative form is most crappo.