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Definition of crapshoot

crapshoot

/ˈkræp.ʃuːt/
crap · shoot
Plural:crapshoots
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crapshoot Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A risky or unpredictable venture, action, or situation whose outcome depends largely on chance.

Example

"Predicting the weather three weeks in advance is always a bit of a crapshoot."

2

North American A game of craps, or an informal gathering where people gamble with dice.

Example

"The workers organized a lively crapshoot in the back room after their shift ended."

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• Nearby Words

crappiness
crappy
craps
crapshoot
crapshooter
crash
crasher

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English as a compound of 'craps' (from Louisiana French 'crabs', ultimately from English 'crabs', a low throw in the dice game hazard) and 'shoot' (referring to rolling dice).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crapshoot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crapshoot
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