noun
crud
kruhd
Crud (noun) means Dirt, grime, or unpleasant residue. Example: “There was a layer of crud stuck to the bottom of the pan.”
noun
1
Dirt, grime, or unpleasant residue.
"There was a layer of crud stuck to the bottom of the pan."
2
Something of poor quality or worthless.
"That movie was total crud."
intj
1
A mild exclamation of annoyance or frustration.
"Crud, I forgot my keys again."
How to use crud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal word for grime, junk, or a mild swear-substitute when something goes wrong.
When to use it
Informal; used as a polite stand-in for a stronger word.
Common pairings
scrub off the crud
total crud
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Word forms
- Plural
- cruds
- Third person singular
- cruds
- Past tense
- crudded
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Etymology
A variant of "curd," originally meaning a coagulated or thickened substance.
Synonyms
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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.
