crud

noun

ˈkrəd How to pronounce crud (audio)
Definition of crudnext
1
as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something you must have stepped in something, because there's crud all over your shoe

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2
as in bastard
slang a person whose behavior is offensive to others I don't care how hip that clothing store is, their employees behave like absolute cruds

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Recent Examples of crud This isn't just unsanitary—the buildup of crud could eventually interfere with your mixer's moving parts. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026 In addition, deep cleaning the crud out of appliances extends lifespan and functionality. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026 That includes self emptying debris into a washable bin that should hold up to a month's worth of crud, cleaning its own mop pad with hot water and drying it with hot air, and self-refilling with clean water from a tank inside its dock. — New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026 Generous tip and tail rocker ensures effortless flotation in powder and spring slush, and the ski’s responsive nature makes navigating crud and chop surprisingly intuitive. — Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crud
  1. dirt
  2. jerk
  3. muck
  4. dog
  5. soil
  6. clown
  7. sludge
  8. skunk
Noun
  • Driving into the estate down a dirt track, you’re met with concrete walls that frame the space with gallery-like precision, directing your eyes toward geological features rather than distracting from them.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
Definition of dirt
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  • For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Definition of jerk
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  • No wonder Yard Act realized music is the lifeline that just might pull us back out of the muck.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • France played through the rain and muck to beat Iraq 3-0 behind two goals from Kylian Mbappé.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Definition of muck
Noun
  • This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of dog
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  • The family fought for three hours last July Fourth to stay alive after more than a summer’s worth of rain fell overnight on bone-dry soil, pushing the waterway from about 3 feet to 30 feet in just 45 minutes.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The animals damage agricultural land, consume native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion and compete with livestock for forage.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of soil
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  • The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of clown
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  • Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Definition of sludge
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of skunk

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“Crud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crud. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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