English · Slang Attested

creeping crud

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any of various diseases.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

In the heat of the tropics a variety of skin irritations — collectively dubbed the “creeping crud” — gripped with unrelenting tenacity the hides of the tender.

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).

Common questions

What does “creeping crud” mean?

Any of various diseases.

Is “creeping crud” formal or informal?

creeping crud is generally slang.