Crud (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• The sink was clogged with a thick layer of crud that had been building up for weeks.
• She scrubbed the bathroom floor to remove the crud that had accumulated in the corners.
• The mechanic's hands were stained with crud from working on the engine all day.
• The air was thick with crud from the pollution of the nearby factory.
• The filter was clogged with crud and needed to be replaced immediately.

Synonyms

• Filth
• Skank

Hypernyms

• Waste Product
• Waste Matter
• Waste

Meaning ²

An ill-defined bodily ailment; "he said he had the crud and needed a doctor".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Meaning ³

Heavy wet snow that is unsuitable for skiing.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.