Word Frequency
crud (krʌd
) (slang)
Definitions
noun
- a sticky substance, esp when dirty and encrusted
- an undesirable residue from a process, esp one inside a nuclear reactor
- something or someone that is worthless, disgusting, or contemptible
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See the crud
exclamation
- an expression of disgust, disappointment, etc
Word Origin
C14: earlier form of curdExample Sentences Including 'crud'
"You're right, they're designed to float over crud , deep snow and slush," said Mark.Edmonton Sun (2003)
And one can see all the crud swirling around in the see-through body which, frankly, is gross.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
It's never pleasant to be greeted by a coating of ice or crud on your windshield that resists removal by your windshield washer fluid.Edmonton Sun (2003)
Just another two hours of Midsomer Murders or some other crud.Belfast Telegraph (2003)
Manufactured protein molecules such as insulin tend to clump together into a useless crud unless they are handled with extreme care.New Scientist (1998)
Such an examination can be performed only when we reach Aurora-- 'And by then the crud hits the fan.The Complete Stories Volume 2
`They're saying the same crud who got Horowitz got her, too.Death of a Nymph
`When I saw some of the crud on the short list, I was glad I hadn't had to read the stuff that didn't make it.CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
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