Used in a Sentence

crud

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for crud.

Editorial note

Put a programming expert in a situation where the boss doesn't know what he wants and the only way to find out is to build it 20 times and he'll produce a pile of crud too.

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Quick take

Mixed impurities, especially wear and corrosion products in nuclear reactor coolant.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of crud gathered in one view.

noun

Mixed impurities, especially wear and corrosion products in nuclear reactor coolant.

noun

(uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse.

noun

(uncountable, figuratively, by extension) Something of poor quality.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for crud.

noun

Mixed impurities, especially wear and corrosion products in nuclear reactor coolant.

noun

(uncountable) Dirt, filth or refuse.

noun

(uncountable, figuratively, by extension) Something of poor quality.

noun

(countable) A contemptible person.

Example sentences

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Put a programming expert in a situation where the boss doesn't know what he wants and the only way to find out is to build it 20 times and he'll produce a pile of crud too.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use crud in a sentence?

Put a programming expert in a situation where the boss doesn't know what he wants and the only way to find out is to build it 20 times and he'll produce a pile of crud too.

What does crud mean?

Mixed impurities, especially wear and corrosion products in nuclear reactor coolant.

What part of speech is crud?

crud is commonly used as noun.