crapton

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Meaning · English

A very large amount.

Register: humorous, slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

When it comes to fixing stuff, John has a crapton of knowledge, but he knows nothing about driving carefully.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crapton” mean?

A very large amount.

Is “crapton” formal or informal?

crapton is generally humorous, slang, vulgar.