Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruhm-ee]
- /ˈkrʌm i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kruhm-ee]
- /ˈkrʌm i/
Definitions of crummier word
- adjective crummier Also, crumby. Slang. dirty and run-down; shabby; seedy: a crummy fleabag of a hotel. of little or no value; cheap; worthless: crummy furniture that falls apart after a month of use. wretchedly inadequate; miserable; lousy: They pay crummy salaries. 1
- noun plural crummier Railroads Slang. a caboose. 1
- noun crummier Comparative form of crummy. 1
- adjective crummier comparative form of crummy: more crummy. 0
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Origin of crummier
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; perhaps obsolete crum crooked (see crummie) + -y1; sense “caboose” of unclear derivation and perhaps a distinct word
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Parts of speech for Crummier
noun
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crummier popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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