as in vulgar
lacking in refinement or good taste
a loudmouthed jerk given to rude jokes and crass comments
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crass
That success, however, is brutally taken away the day Elizabeth turns 50 years old, as her crass, sexist boss (Dennis Quaid) fires her from the show with the goal of replacing her with a younger host.
—
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Bob's Burgers has a lot of songs, and though some of them are a bit crass, there's plenty (especially from the Bob's Burgers movie) that would be appropriate for Kingdom Hearts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Few other Christmas movies are as crass and hilarious as Christmas Vacation.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Crass Words Any crass or overt mention of bodily functions, particularly those involved with reproduction—human, animal, or botanical.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for crass
Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Bob's Burgers has a lot of songs, and though some of them are a bit crass, there's plenty (especially from the Bob's Burgers movie) that would be appropriate for Kingdom Hearts.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Few other Christmas movies are as crass and hilarious as Christmas Vacation.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Crass Words Any crass or overt mention of bodily functions, particularly those involved with reproduction—human, animal, or botanical.
—Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for crass
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crass
Adjective
-
The footage shows Caldwell calling the nearby Packers fans vulgar and sexist names, while taunting the man accompanying her with explicit gestures.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
-
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, let out multiple outbursts during his first appearance in court since he was arrested over the weekend and accused of making a series of vulgar, threatening online statements at Clark, the Indiana Fever superstar.—
Samira Puskar,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Your friend is not a rude person; therefore, if their camera appears to be pointing your way, that must be a mistake.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
-
Another thing the two women have in common: rude, moody, older boyfriends.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
While crude oil was the largest import for Alabama in 2023, automobile and automobile parts followed right behind.—
Jennifer Lindahl,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
-
The Midstream segment provides crude oil and refined petroleum product transportation, terminaling and processing services, as well as natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation, storage, fractionation, gathering, processing and marketing service.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
In their coarse granular form, they can be used as bathing salts.3 Risks and Considerations Gourmet table salts are less refined, providing beneficial minerals.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
18 Feb. 2025
-
Kosher salt is pure sodium chloride, more coarse, offers a clean flavor, and offers a less concentrated salt flavor per spoonful.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The White House Governors’ Dinner served as a platform for governors to discuss common issues.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Claire Aarnio-Peterson, a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, explains that the most common symptoms and signs of the disorder include: Need a break?—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crass. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share