Crappy

usgb/ˈkræpi/
adjective

Very poor quality, bad, or disappointing.

The restaurant had really crappy service.
Visual representation of "crappy" - Very poor quality, bad, or disappointing

Often appears as...

  • crappy job
  • crappy day

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Informal Speech

Used in casual conversation among friends or in informal settings. Avoid in formal or professional contexts.

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I bought these crappy headphones at the flea market.
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Negative Emphasis

Emphasizes a negative opinion about the quality or experience of something.

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She gave me such a crappy excuse for being late.
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Subjective Assessment

Reflects a personal judgment; what's 'crappy' to one person may be fine for another.

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He thinks that movie was crappy, but I liked it.
Visual representation of the word "Crappy"

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