Cruddy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คข
cruddy
[ หkrสdi ]
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:
๐ต๐น sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmutzig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ brudny
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๆฝใช
๐ซ๐ท sale
๐ช๐ธ sucio
๐น๐ท kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุณุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ umaลพan
๐ฎ๐ธ รณhrein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฆแฃแฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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