crappy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
of very poor quality or badly made.
of inferior quality, poorly constructed, or generally unsatisfactory.
Simple“I bought a crappy umbrella that broke the first time it rained.”
In context“The contractor used crappy materials to save money, resulting in several structural issues within the first year of the building's completion.”
UsageCommonly used to describe products, services, or artistic works.
Teacher's tipWhile common in casual speech, this word is considered mildly vulgar; students should avoid it in professional or academic settings.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
unpleasant, annoying, or making you feel bad.
evoking a sense of unpleasantness, frustration, or general dissatisfaction.
Simple“It was a crappy day at work because the computers kept crashing.”
In context“After a series of crappy coincidences, the team found themselves stranded at the airport without their luggage or hotel reservations.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling ill, tired, or unhappy.
experiencing a state of physical malaise or emotional depression.
Simple“I've been feeling really crappy all morning, so I might go home early.”
In context“She felt crappy for several days after the flu vaccine, though the doctor assured her it was a normal immune response.”
UsageOften follows the verbs 'feel' or 'look'.
Teacher's tipIn American and Canadian English, this is a very common way to describe a minor illness or a bad mood.
From crap + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.