Workers use this term to dismiss a broken machine, a flawed procedure or a management claim that lacks substance. When applied to machinery, it means the equipment is worn out and unreliable. When applied to a directive or explanation, it means the information is misleading, impractical or nonsensical.
Heard on the job
Don't bother trying to calibrate that old gauge, the whole setup is an absolute crock.
Insider tip
It is usually short for a longer, ruder phrase, making it a safe way to express disgust on the shop floor without violating workplace language policies.