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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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
In addition, deep cleaning the crud out of appliances extends lifespan and functionality.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 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.
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Jenny Wiegand,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
But my 7-year-old needs to go to second grade, and there's just going to be crud that comes home.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Both trap and transport crud from airport terminals and hotel lobbies, city streets and parking lots.
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The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crud
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 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
But my 7-year-old needs to go to second grade, and there's just going to be crud that comes home.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
Both trap and transport crud from airport terminals and hotel lobbies, city streets and parking lots.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crud
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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.
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Washing blueberries removes dirt and toxins that may cling to the fruit during handling and transporting from farm to store.
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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.
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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.
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No wonder Yard Act realized music is the lifeline that just might pull us back out of the muck.
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France played through the rain and muck to beat Iraq 3-0 behind two goals from Kylian Mbappé.
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This cot-style find is made of breathable mesh fabric to keep your dog cool, and the steel frame features skid-resistant feet.
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Their dog was found alive, which gave the younger Eliezer Alfonzo hope.
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Aim to give cucumber plants an inch of water each week from irrigation or rainfall, and water when the top few inches of soil feel dry.
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Water deeply in the morning, check soil moisture regularly, and move plants to shade during heat waves.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
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Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
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“Crud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crud. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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