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You don't ever know with films. You just hope for the best, but sometimes it's a bit of a crapshoot.
Famke Janssen

Meaning of "crapshoot" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CRAPSHOOT

crapshoot  [ˈkræpˌʃuːt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CRAPSHOOT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Crapshoot is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CRAPSHOOT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of crapshoot in the English dictionary

The definition of crapshoot in the dictionary is a risky or unpredictable venture, a matter of chance. Other definition of crapshoot is a game of craps.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CRAPSHOOT


bumbershoot
ˈbʌmbəʃuːt
chute
ʃuːt
offshoot
ˈɒfˌʃuːt
outshoot
ˌaʊtˈʃuːt
overshoot
ˌəʊvəˈʃuːt
parachute
ˈpærəˌʃuːt
photoshoot
ˈfəʊtəʊˌʃuːt
reshoot
riːˈʃuːt
rotachute
ˈrəʊtəˌʃuːt
shoot
ʃuːt
shoot-the-chute
ˈʃuːtðəˈʃuːt
Shute
ʃuːt
sideshoot
ˈsaɪdˌʃuːt
troubleshoot
ˈtrʌblˌʃuːt
undershoot
ˌʌndəˈʃuːt
upshoot
ʌpˈʃuːt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CRAPSHOOT

crape myrtle
crapehanger
crapehanging
crapelike
crapola
crapped
crapper
crappie
crapping
crappy
craps
crapshooter
crapulence
crapulent
crapulently
crapulosity
crapulous
crapulously
crapulousness
crapy

WORDS THAT END LIKE CRAPSHOOT

barefoot
boot
fashion shoot
foot
hoot
loot
not give a hoot
on the back foot
on the front foot
on the right foot
on the wrong foot
point-and-shoot
reboot
root
scoot
stone shoot
the whole shoot
to boot
turkey shoot
woot

Synonyms and antonyms of crapshoot in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «crapshoot» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CRAPSHOOT

Find out the translation of crapshoot to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of crapshoot from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «crapshoot» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

crapshoot
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

crapshoot
570 millions of speakers

English

crapshoot
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

crapshoot
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

crapshoot
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

crapshoot
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

crapshoot
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

crapshoot
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coup de dés
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Crapshoot
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

crapshoot
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

crapshoot
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도박으로
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Crapshoot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

crapshoot
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

crapshoot
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Crapshoot
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

crapshoot
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

crapshoot
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

crapshoot
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

crapshoot
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

crapshoot
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

crapshoot
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

crapshoot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

crapshoot
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

crapshoot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of crapshoot

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CRAPSHOOT»

The term «crapshoot» is regularly used and occupies the 65.200 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CRAPSHOOT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about crapshoot

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3 QUOTES WITH «CRAPSHOOT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word crapshoot.
1
Simon Baker
Every TV show is a crapshoot, really. But every once in a while, a show gets anointed as 'the show.'
2
Famke Janssen
You don't ever know with films. You just hope for the best, but sometimes it's a bit of a crapshoot.
3
David Ogden Stiers
In television you go in with this operating system that it is a crapshoot.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRAPSHOOT»

Discover the use of crapshoot in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to crapshoot and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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From Clockwork to Crapshoot: A History of Physics
In From Clockwork to Crapshoot, Roger Newton, whose previous works have been widely praised for erudition and accessibility, presents a history of physics from the early beginning to our day--with the associated mathematics, astronomy, and ...
Roger G Newton, 2009
2
Crapshoot: rolling the dice on the vice presidency : from ...
An examination of the American vice presidency discusses past vice presidents, the selection process for vice-presidential candidates, and suggestions for improving the selection process
Jules Witcover, 1992
3
Crapshoot Investing
In Crap Shoot Investing, Barron’s Washington Editor Jim McTague reveals the twin causes of this massive transformation: high-frequency traders using mathematical hocus pocus, and blundering regulators whose attempts to promote long-term ...
Jim McTague, 2011
4
Crapshoot Justice: Politics, Money, and the Texas Judiciary
With "Crapshoot Justice, which features interviews with lawyers and former judges, the authors' intent is to keep stirring the pot until the system is changed.
Sam Kinch, Jr., 2003
5
Improving the Odds: From the Crapshoot of Manipulative ...
Dr Robert Affolter provides his insights to the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. The book provides an overview of seven chiropractic techniques and is focused on upper cervical analysis.
Robert Clyde Affolter, Robert Clyde Affolter, 2002
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Spooky Physics
Chapter. Four: The. Einstein-Bohr. Crapshoot. Whereas Einstein didn't believe in a God that plays dice in the universe, Bohr not only accepted such indeterminacy but pointed out that it was part and parcel of how we understand the world of ...
7
Veeps
Bibliography. Chapter 1: John Adams Tally, Steve, Bland Ambition, Orlando, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992, pp 1-9 Barzman, Sol, Madmen and Geniuses, Chicago, Follett, 1974, pp 14-19 Witcover, Jules, Crapshoot: Rolling the Dice on the ...
Bill Kelter, 2008
8
Death Is a Crapshoot: A Hank Faro Mystery
Reno in 1949 was a hot town, legal gambling, quickie divorces, and legal prostitution just up the road.
Maggy Anthony, 2012
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Parasites and Infectious Disease: Discovery by Serendipity ...
The. discovery. of. ivermectin: a. 'crapshoot',. or. not? Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity. The Physician's Oath, Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) What is ivermectin? Chemically, and technically, ivermectin is ...
Gerald Esch, 2007
10
Drama High: So, So Hood
10. ~. Crapshoot. Makes no sense to play the game/ There ain't no way that you'll win. —B.O.B FEAT. HAYLEY WILLIAMS AND EMINEM. Running. into Jeremy yesterday shook me to my core. Seeinghim made me realize how much I've ...
L. Divine, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRAPSHOOT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term crapshoot is used in the context of the following news items.
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An All-Star Game without the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw?
Getting voted in for that 34th spot is a real crapshoot. There is no guarantee the most deserving player will go. And despite the Dodgers' great ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
2
Nelson plays host to BC Soccer Girl's Provincial B Cup
Palfenier, part of all three tournaments, said it's a bit of a crapshoot to see if there's any home field advantage for the Nelson teams. «The Nelson Daily, Jul 15»
3
Miami Dolphins Fantasy Preview: Kenny Stills
... go as low as WR4. He is a threat to score on any play but figuring out which game the Phins will decide to employ him might be a crapshoot. «PhinPhanatic, Jul 15»
4
NASCAR: Safety experts make suggestions to increase safety after …
It's kind of a crapshoot.” While some have called for changes to slow cars on super speedways, Olvey says that's not the problem. Current rules ... «Akron Beacon Journal, Jul 15»
5
The Fosters “Going South” Review (Season 3, Episode 5)
Teenagers having sex as a storyline is nowhere near new ground, but the way it is depicted is always a crapshoot. It can either be portrayed as ... «TV Equals, Jul 15»
6
College loan debt, crapshoot ... what's the difference? | Editorial
Members of the Lafayette College class of 2015 took part in graduation ceremonies in May. ((Tony Iannitelli | lehighvalleylive )). Print Email. «lehighvalleylive.com, Jul 15»
7
Freemium Field Test: Angry Birds Fight is a truly puzzling turn for the …
The real issue I have with Angry Birds Fight is that it all feels like a total crapshoot. Once you finish the puzzling segment, the opposing ... «Macworld, Jul 15»
8
The Seahawks Should Pay Russell Wilson What He Wants
Remember, if it's not Wilson, then it's either a crapshoot in the draft or a name like Matt Flynn, Ryan Mallett or Jason Campbell. That's how bare ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
9
Looking ahead: Gonzaga Bulldogs
The tournament is a crapshoot. It shouldn't be everything. It's such a shallow thing to pin everything on." He's right, of course. The question is ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
10
State of the Toronto Maple Leafs: Part 1 – The Draft
The evidence suggests the NFL draft is most likely a crapshoot, so even if your team's draft board has a first-round grade on a player left in the ... «Maple Leafs Hot Stove, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Crapshoot [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/crapshoot>. May 2024 ».
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