Learn how to use the comparative “crappier” and superlative “crappiest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “crappy”?

The comparative form of “crappy” is “crappier”.

Example

The old car is crappier than the new one.

Example

This phone has a crappier camera compared to the previous model.

What is the superlative form of “crappy”?

The superlative form of “crappy” is “crappiest”.

Example

Among all the houses in the neighborhood, this one is the crappiest.

Example

The old laptop is known for being the crappiest device in the office.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

Most and more are generally not used with crappy, crappier, and crappiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more crappy' and 'most crappy' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, crappier and crappiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Crappy does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: CrappyCrappier Superlative: CrappyCrappiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “crappier”

Used to describe something of lower quality or standard

Example

The worse option is to do nothing and let the problem persist.

Similar to crappier, this emphasizes something of lower quality or value

Example

The inferior product failed to meet our expectations.

A slightly formal way of expressing something of lower quality or desirability

Example

The less satisfactory outcome was not what we had hoped for.

Expressions with similar meanings to “crappiest”

Used to describe the lowest level of quality or standard

Example

The worst case scenario is that we lose everything.

Similar to crappiest, this emphasizes the lowest level of quality or value

Example

The most inferior product on the market is not worth the price.

A slightly formal way of expressing the lowest level of quality or desirability

Example

The least satisfactory outcome was far from ideal.

Using than with comparative “crappier”

When using the comparative form crappier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "This phone is crappier than the previous model." Here, than is used to show that the quality of 'this phone' is lower than the quality of the previous model.

How can I use this expression in context?

“crappier” and “crappiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Products

    The knockoff version of the toy is crappier than the original.

    The knockoff version of the toy is crappier than the original.

  • 2Services

    The customer service at that store is the crappiest I've ever experienced.

    The customer service at that store is the crappiest I've ever experienced.

  • 3Technology

    The outdated computer is crappier than the new model.

    The outdated computer is crappier than the new model.

  • 4Living Conditions

    The apartment with the leaky roof is the crappiest in the building.

    The apartment with the leaky roof is the crappiest in the building.

  • 5Experiences

    That was the crappiest vacation I've ever been on.

    That was the crappiest vacation I've ever been on.

Related idioms and phrases

In the dumps

Feeling sad or depressed.

Example

After losing his job, he was in the dumps for weeks.

Down in the dumps

Feeling sad or depressed.

Example

She's been feeling down in the dumps since her breakup.

Crapshoot

A situation or outcome that is unpredictable or uncertain.

Example

Starting a business is always a crapshoot; you never know if it will succeed or fail.

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