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- [kruhm-ee]
- /ˈkrʌm i/
- /ˈkrʌm.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruhm-ee]
- /ˈkrʌm i/
Definitions of crummy word
- adjective crummy Something that is crummy is unpleasant, of very poor quality, or not good enough. 3
- adjective crummy of little value; inferior; contemptible 3
- adjective crummy unwell or depressed 3
- noun crummy a lorry that carries loggers to work from their camp 3
- adjective crummy dirty, cheap, shabby, disgusting, etc. 3
- adjective crummy inferior, worthless, contemptible, etc. 3
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Origin of crummy
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; perhaps obsolete crum crooked (see crummie) + -y1; sense “caboose” of unclear derivation and perhaps a distinct word
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Parts of speech for Crummy
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crummy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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crummy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crummy
adj crummy
- second-rate — of lesser or minor quality, importance, or the like: a second-rate poet.
- miserable — wretchedly unhappy, uneasy, or uncomfortable: miserable victims of war.
- rotten — decomposing or decaying; putrid; tainted, foul, or bad-smelling.
- shabby — impaired by wear, use, etc.; worn: shabby clothes.
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
Antonyms for crummy
adj crummy
adjective crummy
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
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