What does crud mean?
Crud means (uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse..
Crud
/kɹʌd/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse.
- (uncountable, figuratively, by extension) Something of poor quality.
- (countable) A contemptible person.
- Mixed impurities, especially wear and corrosion products in nuclear reactor coolant.
- (uncountable, skiing, snowboarding) A heavy wet snow on which it is difficult to travel.
- (uncountable, euphemistic) Feces; excrement.
- (uncountable, slang, US, military and students) Venereal disease, or (by extension) any disease.
- (uncountable) A fast-paced game, loosely based on billiards or pool, with many players participating at the same time.
Example Sentences
Crud is caked in the crevices of her jewellery. All of it needs cleaning.
The covered cardboard boxes held and the packings in the crates suffered no further crudding.
Oh, crud! I'm gonna be late for work!
Aw, crud! I have to start all over again!
Synonyms for crud
Antonyms for crud
Related Words
Word Forms
- cruds
- crudding
- crudded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crud?
Common synonyms include crap.
What is the opposite of crud?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use crud in a sentence?
Crud is caked in the crevices of her jewellery. All of it needs cleaning.
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