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Crude describes something rudimentary, undefined or undeveloped, or behavior that is impolite and improper. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as crude is your first, rough attempt to build something that didn't turn out very well.
An example of something that would be described as crude is burping on purpose in public and not saying "excuse me."

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