Synonyms for

Crappy

Verb / ˈkræˌpi: / Another word for crappy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

of very poor quality; unpleasant; miserable

Synonyms & similar words

icky rotten stinky stinking shitty lousy awful terrible poor inferior shoddy substandard low-quality cheap junky lousy unpleasant disgusting nasty miserable wretched pitiful dreadful abysmal crummy trashy

Synonyms by register

Formal

inferior substandard poor defective

Informal

lousy rotten shoddy crummy bogus

Literary

wretched sorry dismal

Antonyms

excellent superb wonderful fantastic great fine outstanding

Common collocations

  • crappy situation
  • crappy movie
  • crappy day
  • crappy job
  • crappy food
  • crappy service
  • crappy excuse

Word family

adjective crappy
adverb crappily

Usage note

Crappy is a vulgar and informal term used to describe something of very poor quality. It should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The party was crappy because it rained all day.
  2. I had a crappy day at school because I forgot my homework.
  3. The hotel room was crappy because it was dirty and smelled bad.
  4. The movie was crappy because the acting was terrible.
  5. The burger was crappy because it was overcooked and dry.

Quotes

  • 'I have a crappy job at a shoe store. I hate it.' - Hannah Murray
  • 'I don't like success. I have a crappy personality.' - Fran Lebowitz
  • 'I'm 50 and getting a bit lazy. I don't have the drive I used to have, and I'm not sure that's a bad thing. I think a bit of relaxation and peace of mind is always a good thing, especially in this business. You can really get caught up in it and get exhausted. That said, I still love it and will continue as long as I'm getting the offers. Even the crappy ones.' - John Hannah

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