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crud

  [kruhd] noun, verb, crud⋅ded, crud⋅ding.
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–noun
1. Slang.
a. a deposit or coating of refuse or of an impure or alien substance; muck.
b. a filthy, repulsive, or contemptible person.
c. something that is worthless, objectionable, or contemptible.
d. prevarication, exaggeration, or flattery.
e. a nonspecific, imaginary, or vaguely defined disease or disorder of the body: jungle crud.
f. any unpleasant external ailment, disorder, or the like, as a skin rash.
g. venereal disease, esp. syphilis.
h. Vulgar. dried semen.
2. Dialect. curd.
3. Dialect. clabber.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
4. Dialect. to curd.
Origin:
1325–75; ME; earlier form of curd

Regional variation note:
3. See clabber.
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Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
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crud   (krŭd)   
n.  

  1. Slang

    1. A coating or an incrustation of filth or refuse.

    2. Something loathsome, despicable, or worthless.

    3. One who is contemptible or disgusting.

  2. A disease or ailment, imaginary or real, especially one affecting the skin.

  3. Sports Heavy, sticky snow that is unsuitable for skiing.


[Middle English crudde, possibly from Old English *cruden, past participle of crūdan, to press, drive.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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