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crufty.

Relating to or containing cruft.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Relating to or containing cruft.

    informal
  2. Poorly built and overly-complex, and unpleasant.

    informal
  3. Unrefined, dirty or worn.

Where this word comes from

From cruft + -y. Arose after 1959, presumably mid-1960s. Perhaps influenced by cruddy, crusty.

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