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giving a crap

giving a crap is the present participle and gerund of give a crap.

Meaning of give a crap

Verb

give a crap (third-person singular simple present gives a crap, present participle giving a crap, simple past gave a crap, past participle given a crap)

  1. (mildly, vulgar) Synonym of give a shit.

Questions about giving a crap

What is giving a crap the present participle and gerund of?
Giving a crap is the present participle and gerund of give a crap.

Words near giving a crap in the dictionary

  1. Givhans
  2. givin'
  3. giving
  4. giving 110%
  5. giving a bad name
  6. giving a crap
  7. giving a damn
  8. giving a darn
  9. giving a fig
  10. giving a flying fuck
  11. giving a flying shit

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