crummy
word
/ˈkɹəmi/
KRUH-mee
/kɹˈʌmi/
KRUH-mee
Definition
Crummy means something is of poor quality, unpleasant, or disappointing. It is informal and often used to talk about things or experiences that are not good.
Usage & Nuances
'Crummy' is informal and slightly old-fashioned in American/British English. Commonly used to describe things (a crummy hotel), feelings (I feel crummy), or experiences (a crummy day). Avoid in very formal writing.
Spanish: malo - cutre - de mala calidadPortuguese (BR): ruim - porcaria - de má qualidadePortuguese (PT): ruim - ranhoso - de má qualidadeChinese (Simplified): 糟糕的 - 劣质的Chinese (Traditional): 糟糕的 - 劣質的Hindi: गंदा - घटिया - बहुत खराबArabic: رديء - سيء - ضعيف الجودةBengali: খারাপ - বাজে - নিম্নমানেরRussian: паршивый - дрянной - плохойJapanese: ひどい - 最悪のVietnamese: dở tệ - tệ hạiKorean: 형편없는 - 엉망인Turkish: berbat - rezilUrdu: گھٹیا - خرابIndonesian: jelek - buruk
Example Sentences
I had a crummy day at work.
basic
This sandwich tastes crummy.
basic
He gave me a crummy excuse for being late.
basic
My phone was crummy, so I finally bought a new one.
natural
I feel crummy after staying up all night.
natural
That was a crummy movie. Let's watch something better next time.
natural