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
The combination of dryer sheet softeners and the slightly scrubby texture works magic on removing crud from glass.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 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
Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 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
Baking soda and water can be a good, inexpensive mixture to clean corrosion and crud from a car battery.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crud
Noun
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Some experts urge caution in throwing dirt on the winter yet.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Under the scalding hot sun of the Brazilian northeast, a group of young boys kicks dirt up while running over a football.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your authentic perspective may cut through the muck of a problem that has become unnecessarily convoluted.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are myriad mucks at play, but not all gloop is created equal.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tony's Jamaican Food Curry goat, oxtail and jerk chicken are a few of the traditional Jamaican specialties served at this friendly Pflugerville restaurant and East Austin food truck.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Snow can protect plants and soils from deep freezes and affect wildlife migration, hibernation and survival.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Tiny natural organisms will quickly turn organic waste into the most nutritious soil additive available.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pet stations and small lawns for playing are located on both the north and south ends of the resort, and dogs can always hang out on the pool deck (but can’t swim) or at the private beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your dog's bowl should be at least a bit taller than the planter, so that your dog can easily drink from it.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s micronized, which means the particles are smaller for better mixing and absorption (no more unappetizing sludge at the bottom of your shaker).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The judge in front of me spent most of the time looking at the ground, leading ace AP boxing writer Ed Schuyler to write an entire story about the clown.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Deep cherry red, black, and white come together to create a whimsical world of dice, cards, sad clowns, and a ticking pocketwatch.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Smoke and fumes can be an issue, and the process may not remove all of the gunk.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once the gunk loosens, simply wipe the interior clean with a cloth.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Crud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crud. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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