"crapton" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: craptons [plural]
Etymology: crap + ton Etymology templates: {{compound|en|crap|ton}} crap + ton Head templates: {{en-noun}} crapton (plural craptons)
  1. (slang, mildly vulgar) A very large amount. Tags: mildly, slang, vulgar Synonyms: crapload, crap ton Related terms: shitton
    Sense id: en-crapton-en-noun-LYm2JtJe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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