Question 1

What does "crip up" mean?

Accepted Answer

OFFENSIVE SLANG — to disable or incapacitate someone or something. This expression is a slur and should never be used.

Question 2

Is "crip up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"crip up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. OFFENSIVE. Derived from a slur against people with physical disabilities. Should never be used. Learners should use 'disable', 'incapacitate', or 'seize up' instead.

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