Definitions

crapshoot

[krap-shoot] / ˈkræpˌʃut /

NOUN

big chance

Synonyms

STRONG

risk

WEAK

iffy proposition risky business shot in the dark spin of the roulette wheel

Example Sentences

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Until then, a bet on Fannie and Freddie’s common stocks is essentially a crapshoot.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

TSA has often been a crapshoot, risking pileups as travelers pulled laptops from carry-ons and novice vacationers struggled to untie their sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

The crapshoot of a 162-game season and unpredictable playoff format still looms too, especially for a team that frequently faltered in the postseason before finally prevailing last October.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2025

“The reality is the transfer portal, to me it’s a bigger crapshoot than a high school kid,” Fickell said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Fringe theatergoing is a crapshoot; that’s pretty much a rule.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2023