crud
3 synonyms for crud, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Dirt, grime, or unpleasant residue.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Dirt, grime, or unpleasant residue.
“There was a layer of crud stuck to the bottom of the pan.”
How to use crud
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
scrub off the crud
total crud
Informal; used as a polite stand-in for a stronger word.
Etymology
A variant of "curd," originally meaning a coagulated or thickened substance.
Full origin of crud →Frequently asked questions
What does “crud” mean?
The word “crud” means dirt, grime, or unpleasant residue. In plain terms, informal word for grime, junk, or a mild swear-substitute when something goes wrong.
How do you pronounce “crud”?
“Crud” is pronounced kruhd (/kɹʌd/ in IPA).
How do you use “crud” in a sentence?
Here is “crud” used in a sentence: “There was a layer of crud stuck to the bottom of the pan.”
What part of speech is “crud”?
Depending on how it is used, “crud” can be a noun and an intj.
How many meanings does “crud” have?
“Crud” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: dirt, grime, or unpleasant residue.
