crock of shit: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
MediumVulgar / Slang
Quick answer
What does “crock of shit” mean?
A statement, story, or object that is complete nonsense or blatant lies.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A statement, story, or object that is complete nonsense or blatant lies.
A term expressing contemptuous rejection of something as utterly worthless, false, or deceptive.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both widely used and understood. The phrase is equally vulgar and direct in both varieties.
Connotations
Strongly derogatory and dismissive. Carries the same rude, confrontational tone in both regions.
Frequency
Comparably frequent in informal, confrontational contexts. Possibly more frequent in American media dialogue.
Grammar
How to Use “crock of shit” in a Sentence
be [det] ~dismiss NP as [det] ~call NP [det] ~Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “crock of shit” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He's just crocking shit again.
- Don't crock me that nonsense.
American English
- He's just shoveling a crock.
- Politicians crock shit every day.
adverb
British English
- He argued crockishly.
- She spoke complete crock.
American English
- He talked pure crock.
- The report was crock-full of errors.
adjective
British English
- That's a crock-shit argument.
- His story was completely crock.
American English
- That's a crock story.
- It's a crock-shit proposal.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Highly inappropriate except in extremely informal, frustrated peer-to-peer complaints about a proposal.
Academic
Completely inappropriate; would breach professional decorum.
Everyday
Used in informal, heated arguments among friends, in political rants, or to express extreme disbelief.
Technical
Not used in technical writing or discourse.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “crock of shit”
- Using it in formal writing
- Incorrectly pluralizing as "crocks of shit" (rare)
- Confusing with 'crock pot' (cooking appliance).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, due to 'shit', it is considered vulgar/swear language and is inappropriate for formal or polite contexts.
Yes, 'crock' or 'a crock' (especially in American English) can be a slightly milder, though still informal, shorthand for the full phrase.
'Crock' literally means an earthenware pot. The phrase likely evolved from the idea of a container ('crock') holding something worthless or foul ('shit'), metaphorically extended to mean 'nonsense'.
It is highly offensive and dismissive, on par with 'bullshit'. It is more offensive than 'nonsense' or 'rubbish' and should be used with caution.
A statement, story, or object that is complete nonsense or blatant lies.
Crock of shit is usually vulgar / slang in register.
Crock of shit: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkrɒk əv ˈʃɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkrɑːk əv ˈʃɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “That's a crock!”
- “a crock (of shit)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine an old, broken crockery pot (crock) filled with waste. It's a useless container for worthless contents.
Conceptual Metaphor
FALSE IDEAS ARE WORTHLESS WASTE / DECEPTION IS FECES.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would 'crock of shit' be LEAST appropriate?