noun cruft Charles. 1852–1938, British dog breeder, who organized the first (1886) of the annual dog shows known as Cruft's 3
noun Definition of cruft in Technology (jargon) (back-formation from "crufty") Anything unpleasant that accumulates over time. Also used as a verb, as in cruft together, hand cruft. 1
noun cruft (Informal) (computing) Anything old or of inferior quality. 0
noun cruft (Informal) (computing) Redundant, old or improperly written code, especially that which accumulates over time; clutter. 0
