crappy

/ˈkɹæpi/

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Also seen as: crappier · crappiest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.

AdjectiveRegister: US, colloquial, vulgar

Examples

That is such a crappy car.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Bad, sick, or depressed.

AdjectiveRegister: US, colloquial, vulgar

Examples

I'm feeling really crappy - I think I need some fresh air.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “crappy” mean?

Of very poor quality; unpleasant; distasteful.

Is “crappy” formal or informal?

crappy is generally US, colloquial, vulgar.