crappy
word
/ˈkɹæˌpi/
KRA-pee
/kɹˈæpi/
KRA-pee
Definition
Very bad, low-quality, or unpleasant. Used informally to complain about something unsatisfactory.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and slightly rude; common in spoken English but not appropriate in formal writing. Often used to describe things (e.g., 'crappy weather', 'crappy job') rather than people directly. Similar to 'lousy', 'awful'. Avoid in professional or respectful situations.
Spanish: malo - de mala calidad - cutrePortuguese (BR): ruim - porcaria - de má qualidadePortuguese (PT): mau - de má qualidade - rascaChinese (Simplified): 糟糕的 - 劣质的Chinese (Traditional): 糟糕的 - 劣質的Hindi: बेकार - घटिया - खराबArabic: رديء - سيء - أقل جودةBengali: খারাপ - বিরক্তিকর - বাজেRussian: отстойный - паршивый - дряннойJapanese: ひどい - 最低Vietnamese: tệ hại - dở tệKorean: 형편없는 - 엉망인Turkish: berbat - rezil - saçmaUrdu: گھٹیا - خرابIndonesian: jelek - buruk - payah
Example Sentences
I had a crappy day at work.
basic
The food here is really crappy.
basic
Sorry for being in a bad mood, I woke up feeling crappy.
natural
That's a crappy excuse—you can do better than that!
natural
His apartment looked pretty crappy, but the rent was cheap.
natural
This phone is crappy and keeps freezing.
basic