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Cruddy: meaning, definitions and examples

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cruddy

 

[ หˆkrสŒdi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

slang usage

The term 'cruddy' is used to describe something that is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. It often conveys feelings of disappointment or dissatisfaction, particularly with regard to items or experiences that do not meet one's expectations. For example, a hotel room might be described as cruddy if it is untidy and poorly maintained. It can also refer to something that is simply substandard, lacking in effectiveness or value.

Synonyms

dirty, inferior, poor, shoddy, subpar

Examples of usage

  • The food at that restaurant was really cruddy.
  • I had a cruddy day at work.
  • Her old car keeps breaking down; it's cruddy.
  • He bought a cruddy phone that hardly works.

Translations

Translations of the word "cruddy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sujo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmutzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kotor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brudny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆฝ”ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sale

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sucio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kirli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpinavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฎ่„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ umaลพan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณhrein

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒฆแƒฃแƒฏแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงirkli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sucio

Etymology

The word 'cruddy' emerged in American English in the 1920s, derived from 'crud,' which itself is believed to originate from the Middle English 'crudde,' referring to a thick or viscous substance. 'Crud' was often used to denote dirt or filth, serving as a blanket term for anything seen as undesirable. Over time, 'cruddy' evolved to function as an adjective describing not just the state of being dirty, but also extending to anything that is considered disappointing or low-quality. Its usage is primarily colloquial and has remained popular, particularly in informal contexts, showcasing the evolution of language and how societal attitudes towards quality and cleanliness can shape vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,324, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.