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cray

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Noun — Informal short form of crayfish.

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Etymology

A clipped, shortened form of crayfish; the slang "crazy" sense is an unrelated informal respelling that became popular in internet and pop-culture slang.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cray” mean?
The word “cray” means informal short form of crayfish. In plain terms, either a casual short word for crayfish, or slang for "crazy.".
How do you pronounce “cray”?
“Cray” is pronounced kra-ih (/kɹæɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cray” in a sentence?
Here is “cray” used in a sentence: “They served fresh cray straight off the boat.”
What part of speech is “cray”?
Depending on how it is used, “cray” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “cray” have?
“Cray” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of crayfish.

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