Cool MateCrap vs This is such bullshit
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Crap
SlangTop 2,000 (common)
This is such bullshit
VulgarTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Crap
| Crap | This is such bullshit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kræp//🇺🇸 //kræp// | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs ɪz sʌtʃ ˈbʊlʃɪt//🇺🇸 //ðɪs ɪz sʌtʃ ˈbʊlʃɪt// |
| Meaning | bad or worthless stuff | A statement that something is false or unfair. |
| Example | This movie is total crap. | I can't believe the report says that; this is such bullshit! |
| Register | Slang | Vulgar |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | total crap, talk crap, load of crap, crap out, think it's crap | call bullshit, total bullshit, this is pure bullshit |
| Antonyms | treasure, delight, goodness | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'crap' vs 'crap out' meaning to fail or stop working., Misused as a formal term; it's very informal., Often used too frequently; should be used sparingly in speech. | Using it in formal conversations., Confusing with 'this is ridiculous' but not expressing skepticism., Not using it when genuinely upset or frustrated. |
| Usage notes | Used informally to express disappointment or to describe poor quality. Avoid in formal or professional settings. | Use informally to express frustration or disbelief. Not appropriate in formal contexts or professional settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Crap vs This is such bullshit
What's the difference between Crap and This is such bullshit?
Crap: bad or worthless stuff This is such bullshit: A statement that something is false or unfair.
Which is more formal: Crap and This is such bullshit?
Crap is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Crap: This movie is total crap. This is such bullshit: I can't believe the report says that; this is such bullshit!
Can I use Crap and This is such bullshit interchangeably?
Not always. Crap and This is such bullshit are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.