Contrary to popular belief - the crapper was not invented by Thomas Crapper - it was invented 50 years before he was born. Thomas crapper was a plumber and he may have installed some. Crapper comes from the English word CRAP which was any discarded refuse, junk, remains, etc. CRAPPER was a term invented by American soldiers during WWI who were stationed in England.
A term used to describe someone in a derogitory manner. Most often, it is used in describing a child who misbehaves frquently. It is also used to describe anyone who acts in a crappy or unpleasant manner. See cruster, jerk.
That little crapper Tommy stepped out in front of the car and pointed his toy gun at us as we drove by.
Those Iranians are acting like real crappers about thier nuclear plants.
Slang term for an late 19th century toilet fixture. During WWI soldiers oftern visited these toilets and called them crappers. The name originated from a popular seller of toilets. Thomas Crapper of England.
Thomas Crapper invented the modern toilet which is still in use today with few changes.
