Crup
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹʌp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Crup is a noun meaning Short; brittle (both literally and figuratively).
Meaning
Short; brittle (both literally and figuratively).
More Meanings
- Alternative form of croup (the rump of a horse)
Example Sentences
He was tedious crup with me.
You'll have a nice walk, as the snow is very crup.
Why now so angry, trow ye? What's the matter, That our Sir James is grown so crup and tatter?
The part immediately above the tail (i.e., the haunches) is the crup, and about 4 to 5 inches above the crup the butt is separated from the hide.
Word Forms
- crups
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crump, scrimp, crudy, scrunty, crappo, crap.
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