crappy
Definition
Adjective: 1. Of very poor quality; bad, unpleasant, or worthless: Used informally to express strong disapproval or disappointment about something's low standard or undesirable nature.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- This is a crappy movie; let's watch something else.
- I had a crappy day at work because everything went wrong.
- Don't buy that crappy phone; it breaks easily.
Advanced Usage
- Used as an informal, often vulgar, intensifier to express strong negative judgment. It is common in casual speech but inappropriate in formal contexts.
- The service at that restaurant was absolutely crappy.
Variants and Related Words
- Crap (noun/informal): Nonsense, rubbish, or something of poor quality.
- That's a load of crap.
- Crap (verb/informal): To defecate.
- (Note: This is a separate, vulgar usage.)
Synonyms
- Lousy: Very poor or bad.
- Awful: Very bad or unpleasant.
- Terrible: Extremely bad.
- Shoddy: Badly made or done.
Notes on Usage
- Register: This word is highly informal and considered vulgar or mildly offensive. It should be avoided in polite, professional, or academic writing.
- Connotation: Carries a stronger emotional charge (e.g., frustration, anger, contempt) than neutral synonyms like "bad" or "poor."
Adjective
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very bad
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a lousy play
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it's a stinking world
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