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What is this crud? This cruddy weather. Oh crud!

Crud

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Meaning: Euphemism for 'crap' or 'curd'; something unpleasant or rubbish.

'crap'的委婉语；令人不快的东西或垃圾。

Eufemismo de 'crap'; algo desagradable o basura.

「crap」の婉曲語；不快なものやゴミ。

'crap'의 완곡어; 불쾌한 것이나 쓰레기.

'Crud' means dirt, filth, or something unpleasant—often a euphemism for 'crap.' 'Cruddy' means of poor quality. Mild enough for general use.

'Crud'意思是污垢、脏物或令人不快的东西——经常是'crap'的委婉语。'Cruddy'意思是质量差。足够温和可以一般使用。

'Crud' significa suciedad, porquería o algo desagradable—a menudo un eufemismo de 'crap'. 'Cruddy' significa de mala calidad. Suficientemente suave para uso general.

「Crud」は汚れ、不潔、または不快なものを意味し、よく「crap」の婉曲語として使われます。「Cruddy」は質が低いという意味。一般的な使用には十分軽い。

'Crud'는 때, 오물, 또는 불쾌한 것을 뜻하며, 'crap'의 완곡어로 자주 쓰입니다. 'Cruddy'는 질이 나쁘다는 뜻입니다. 일상적으로 사용할 수 있을 만큼 순한 표현입니다.

Examples

What is this crud?
这是什么垃圾？
¿Qué es esta porquería?
これは何のゴミ？
이건 뭐 이런 쓰레기야?
This cruddy weather.
这糟糕的天气
Este tiempo tan malo
このひどい天気
이 지긋지긋한 날씨.
Oh crud!
哎呀！
¡Vaya!
ああ、もう！
아, 젠장!

Pronunciation

/krʌd/

Usage Guide

Context: disgust, frustration

Tone: disgusted, frustrated

✓ Do Say

Crud
垃圾
Porquería
くそ
젠장
Cruddy
糟糕的
Cutre
ひどい
엉망인
Oh crud
哎呀
Ay, porras
あーもう
아 짜증나

Common Mistakes

Mild—acceptable in most contexts
More American

Origin & History

Originally meant 'curd' (coagulated substance). Evolved to mean filth or rubbish, serving as a euphemism for 'crap.' Common in American English.

Etymology: From curd/coagulated matter, euphemism for crap

First recorded: 14th century curd, modern usage 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century common

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American media

Regional notes: American, British understand.

Variations

CrudCruddy