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Crapshoot Definition & Meaning

crapshoot
noun
  1. a risky and uncertain venture; "getting admitted to the college of your choice has become a crapshoot"

"Crapshoot" in song lyrics

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  • "Housing market is a 'crapshoot'"
    CNN — CNN

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Frequently asked questions

What does crapshoot mean?
a risky and uncertain venture; "getting admitted to the college of your choice has become a crapshoot"
What part of speech is crapshoot?
Crapshoot is a noun.

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