crufty Meaning & Definition
What Does Crufty Mean?
Crufty is used as an adjective meaning Relating to or containing cruft. It is also used to mean Poorly built and overly-complex, and unpleasant.
Crufty Definition (Adjective)
- Relating to or containing cruft.
- Poorly built and overly-complex, and unpleasant.
- Unrefined, dirty or worn.
Synonyms of Crufty
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Crufty synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
crufty (comparative cruftier, superlative cruftiest)
Origin of Crufty
From cruft + -y. Arose after 1959, presumably mid-1960s.[1] Perhaps influenced by cruddy, crusty.[2]