crummy
7 synonyms for crummy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Of poor quality; disappointing or unpleasant.
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.
How to use crummy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crummy job
crummy weather
feel crummy
Informal, everyday speech rather than formal writing.
Etymology
A mid-19th-century variant of crumby.
Full origin of crummy →Frequently asked questions
What does “crummy” mean?
The word “crummy” means of poor quality; disappointing or unpleasant. In plain terms, a casual way of calling something bad or low-quality.
How do you pronounce “crummy”?
“Crummy” is pronounced KRUH-mee (/ˈkɹʌmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “crummy” in a sentence?
Here is “crummy” used in a sentence: “The hotel room was small and crummy, with a broken heater.”
What part of speech is “crummy”?
“Crummy” is an adjective.
