What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cruddy
Example
The car was so cruddy that you couldn't even see the original color. [cruddy: adjective]
Example
I don't want to go to that cruddy restaurant again, the food was terrible. [cruddy: adjective]
dirty
Example
I need to wash my hands, they're dirty from playing outside. [dirty: adjective]
Example
He has a dirty mind and always makes inappropriate jokes. [dirty: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dirty is a more common word than cruddy in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between cruddy and dirty?
Dirty is a more formal word than cruddy, and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
