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crud¹ Definition

crud (krud)

transitive verb, intransitive verb crud′·ded, crud′·ding

Dialectal to curdle

Etymology: ME crudden < crud: see curd

noun

  1. Dialectal a curd
  2. Slang any coagulated substance, caked deposit, dregs, filth, etc.
  3. Slang a worthless, disgusting, or contemptible person or thing

crud¹ Related Forms

crud′dy adjective -·dier, -·di·est

crud² Definition

crud (krud)

noun

Slang an imaginary or vaguely identified disease or ailment: with the

Etymology: < ? Welsh cryd, fever, plague

crud Usage Examples

Converse of object

remove: Clean out the bottom fork stem hole to remove any crud.

Adjective modifier

  • other: IYLTYL: any of the other crud from the same era.
  • lemon: After all, Jan promised home made stuff tastes nicer, and not lemon crud at all.
  • useless: That means Matt H. don't go around posting useless crud ).
  • old: This player has more storage and more battery life, but it's the same old crud.
  • much: You would be amazed exactly how much crud congregates under these badges over the years, especially the front one.
  • loose: Clear up all the loose crud on the road surface.

Modifies a noun

  • catcher: Frame details include rack mounts and crud catcher bosses.
  • guard: The unlucky and unscathed rider was Nick, on his new full suspension Kona Stinky, although his crud guard wasn't so lucky!
  • boss: Frame details include rack mounts and crud catcher bosses.

Noun used with modifier

road: Looks great and helps deflect the winter road crud back at the road.