crud

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So, no surprise the FASB keeps bending, the crud is everywhere.

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  1. noun Slang A coating or an incrustation of filth or refuse.
  2. noun Slang Something loathsome, despicable, or worthless.
  3. noun Slang One who is contemptible or disgusting.
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  • You can't copy that when you crud is available all year round. —  Adland
  • So, no surprise the FASB keeps bending, the crud is everywhere. —  Floyd Norris
  • Start figuring out a way to make the world better instead of this crud, and maybe we wouldn't be doomed to extinction. to add some Digg pizzaz to your day. —  Original Signal - Transmitting Digg
  • Having crud, and customizable forms and tables often gets me 90% of the way there, and the last 10% is where I want to work anyway. —  Planet Python
  • Good crud, when do I get bailed out?!
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  1. Middle English crudde, possibly from Old English *cruden, past participle of crūdan, to press, drive.
 

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