crappy
What does “crappy” mean in English?
It describes something that is of poor quality or unpleasant. Essentially, it's a way to say something is not good enough.
You might use it similarly to 'shitty' in casual conversation, often to express disappointment or disdain. It's informal and can be used to describe anything from a bad experience to low-quality items.
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Related English words
crap
2/5 · CoarseIt's a mild way to refer to rubbish, nonsense, or something of poor quality. Literally, it means excrement.
dogshit
3/5 · VulgarThis refers to something of extremely poor quality or rubbish. It can also literally mean dog excrement.
shitty
3/5 · VulgarIt describes something as very poor, unpleasant, or unfair. It's a straightforward way to express dissatisfaction.
shithole
3/5 · VulgarA very unpleasant place, often used to describe a rundown or undesirable location. Literally, it's a 'hole full of excrement.'
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