craytur

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

creature (a wretch).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Mr. Ryan is very sick; the poor craytur.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

whiskey

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “craytur” mean?

creature (a wretch).

Is “craytur” formal or informal?

craytur is generally slang.