5 letter words with UD in the middle

The following list contains 18 five letter words in English

5 letter words with UD in the middle in English

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5 letter words with UDS in the middle letters


5 letter words with UDY in the middle letters


Common 5 letter words with UD in the middle with meaning

WordDefinition
CRUDS
Cruds

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

  • Plural form of crud, meaning a substance that is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality.
  • Slang for a contemptible or worthless person.

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /krʌdz/
  • UK: /krʌdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The origin of "crud" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It is often used in informal or slang contexts to describe something that is dirty, unpleasant, or of poor quality. The plural form "cruds" is less commonly used but still appears in some contexts, particularly when referring to multiple substances or items that are dirty or of poor quality.

5. Synonyms:

  • Dirt
  • Filth
  • Rubbish
  • Garbage
  • Junk

6. Related Words:

  • Cruel
  • Cruet
  • Crush
  • Crust
  • Crave

7. Example Sentences:

  • The kitchen was covered in cruds of food and grease.
  • He was such a crud, always making fun of people and never contributing anything positive.
SCUDS
Scuds

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definitions:

  1. noun: a missile with a range of up to 300 miles, used by Iraq in the Gulf War.
  2. verb: move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the wind.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /skʌdz/
  • UK: /skʌdz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "scuds" originated from the name of a Soviet Union missile, the Scud. During the Gulf War, Iraq used Scud missiles to attack Israel and Saudi Arabia, leading to the popularization of the term "scuds" to refer to these missiles. The verb "scuds" comes from the Middle English word "scudden" which means "to move quickly." The word is commonly used in meteorology to describe the movement of clouds or rain driven by the wind.

Synonyms:

  • noun: missile, rocket, projectile
  • verb: race, speed, rush

Related Words:

  • cloud
  • storm
  • drift
  • blaze
  • flash

Example Sentences:

  1. The Scud missile was a significant threat during the Gulf War.
  2. The clouds scudded across the sky.
PRUDE
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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who is excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.

Pronunciations: US: /pruːd/; UK: /pruːd/

Origin and Usage: The word "prude" originated in the 18th century from the French word "prude" which means "prude, prudish". The word was first used in English literature in the 18th century. The word is commonly used to describe someone who is excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.

Synonyms: Puritan, killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket, goody-goody.

Related Words: Prune, proud, pricy, prior, print.

Example Sentences:

  • She is such a prude that she won even wear shorts in the summer.
  • He is such a prude that he won even say the word "sex" in public.
  • The prude refused to watch the movie because it had a few swear words in it.
GAUDY
Parts of Speech

Gaudy is an adjective.

Definitions
  • Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.
  • Excessively ornate or elaborate.
Pronunciations
  • US: /ˈɡɔdi/
  • UK: /ˈɡɔːdi/
Origin and Usage

The word gaudy originated in the late 16th century from the Middle English word "gaudy day," which referred to a festive occasion. Over time, the words meaning shifted to describe something that is excessively showy or tasteless. It is often used to describe clothing, jewelry, or other objects that are overly ornate or brightly colored.

Synonyms
  • Tasteless
  • Garish
  • Flashy
  • Brash
  • Over-the-top
Related Words
  • Glady
  • Gaddy
  • Gaped
  • Gated
  • Gazed
Example Sentences
  • The gaudy colors of her outfit clashed with the muted tones of the room.
  • The restaurant was decorated in a gaudy style that some found charming and others found tacky.
  • He was known for his gaudy taste in jewelry, often wearing multiple gold chains and diamond-encrusted watches.
GAUDS
Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:
  1. Something showy but without real value; trinket or bauble.
  2. A trick or deception.
Pronunciations:

US: gawdz

UK: gɔːdz

Origin and Usage:

The word "gauds" originated in the 16th century and is derived from the Old French word "gaudir," meaning "to enjoy." It was originally used to describe a showy or flashy object, but later came to be used to describe a trick or deception. The word is now considered somewhat archaic and is not commonly used in modern English.

Synonyms:
  • Bauble
  • Trinket
  • Knickknack
  • Gimcrack
Related Words:
  • Gaudy
  • Gauge
  • Gulag
  • Ghoul
  • Gleam
Example Sentences:
  1. She loved to wear gauds and other flashy jewelry.
  2. He saw through their gauds and refused to be taken in by their deception.