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craps

/kɹæps/
Meanings
  • noun

    A dice game in which the goal is to roll a pair of dice and make a specific combination.

    - "Let's go play craps at the casino."
    - "Craps is a popular game among gamblers."
  • verb

    To roll dice and lose, particularly in the game of craps.

    - "If you crap out now, you'll lose all your chips."
    - "He crapped out on his first roll."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɹæps/



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  2. /kɹæps/



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  3. /kɹæps/



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Synonyms

dump , poo , poop , shit , bullshit
Rhymes
Words rhyming with craps
maps , raps , claps , haps
Variants
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craps , crap , crapped , crapping
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally called 'crabs' due to the way the players would form a circle around the table, with the 'shooter' in the center.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'craps' is believed to have originated from the French term 'crabes', meaning 'crabs'.

  2. The game of craps is also known as 'hazard' or 'seven-eleven'.

  3. The number seven is the most frequently rolled number in craps.

  4. The come-out roll is the first roll in a new round of craps.

Related Concepts
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  1. Dice: A set of small cubes with numbered faces, used for gambling and games.

  2. Gambling: The act of playing games of chance for stakes.

Culture
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Craps has been a popular game in casinos since its inception in the 18th century. It has been featured in various forms of media, including literature, movies, and music.

How to Memorize "craps"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, rolling dice and cheering each other on.

  2. associate

    - Associate the game with the sound of dice rolling and the excitement of winning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-R-A-P-S to remember the order of the dice: 'Count, Roll, Announce, Place, Stick'.

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