CRAP is the acronym for: Can’t Really Apply Properly a.k.a. I-CRAP the tradesperson is speaking of his/herself “I Can’t Really Apply Properly†a.k.a. I-CRAPED as in “I Can’t Really Apply Properly Every Day.†Just showing up for the check attitude.
This term has been around as long as man has constructed. Used often on jobsites when mistakes are made, things don’t go together as designed, mismanagement, and when workers are not properly trained or don’t take pride in their job.