CRUD Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

crud

noun

ˈkrəd

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. —

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

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Noun

All of us — probably the Newsoms included — will just have to wait to see if the fine-tooth combs of the feds pick up any dirt.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Body oils, dead skin, dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, hard water stains, and mold can stick to the walls, door, grout, and floor, leaving a grimy film.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026