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
Turn on your tap and get hot and cold running crud.
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Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 July 2025
Vinegar, while technically more of an acid than a solvent, helps clear away mineral, inorganic crud.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
This entry’s crud, on the other hand, is piled digitally in an INBOX.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Too much crud on the vents can also affect the performance of your air fryer.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
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Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 July 2025
Vinegar, while technically more of an acid than a solvent, helps clear away mineral, inorganic crud.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
This entry’s crud, on the other hand, is piled digitally in an INBOX.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Too much crud on the vents can also affect the performance of your air fryer.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crud
Noun
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Makeup, oils and dirt can quickly build up on the brushes — and on your skin.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Using too much detergent can lead to residue buildup in the towel fibers, which traps dirt and dulls the white color over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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McMillan looks like a future star Lost in the muck of the overall offensive performance against the Cardinals was McMillan.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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The study recommends strategic test areas of algicide and treatments to sequester nutrients after large-scale mechanical clearing of the muck.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Saddled with an uninteresting jerk half the time and a muzzled non-entity the other half, there’s only a handful of moments in the first six episodes where Powell’s star power shines through.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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For a taste of the Caribbean, head to Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn, where chef Shawn Fearon serves the flavors of his native Jamaica—oxtail, jerk chicken, ackee and saltfish, curried goat, and the best whitefish sandwich on the island.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The plot thickened last year when Canadian authorities linked Bishnoi to the targeting of Sikh separatists on its soil, including the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in British Columbia in 2023.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Wood ash can be a valuable addition to your garden soil, bringing with it essential nutrients like potassium and phosphorus.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Robot explorers for the moon Because some parts are too tight or dangerous for humans to explore, the robotic dogs act as scouts, mapping and analyzing the environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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No one said the obvious, which was that the dog would probably be hit by another vehicle.—
Ron Arias,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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And at least one section became known for the bubbles produced by toxic sludge on its floor.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Little Calumet, just blocks from where Steagall used to live, had shores like quicksand from all the toxic sludge and the Grand Calumet River was one of the most polluted bodies of water emptying into Lake Michigan.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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For a deeper clean — especially to remove hairspray or other gunk — mix two parts baking soda with four parts water to form a paste.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Razors and Blades Give your reusable razors a second life by removing buildup and gunk from the blades and housing.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Crud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crud. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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