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The crwth (rhymes with tooth) is an archaic stringed musical instrument, associated particularly with Wales, although once played widely in Europe. One of only a few English words without a vowel (although the "w" serves as a vowel sound). Other vowelless Scrabble words (some of them dubious, in my opinion): HM(M), MM, SH(H), BRR(R), CWM(S), NTH, PH(PH)T, TSK(TSK)(S), PFFT, PSST.
The bard played his crwth in the verdant cwm.
crwth by Nernom February 12, 2008
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Crwth (adj) describes something that might otherwise be called "cool," "dope," "chill," or "swag."

Supposedly originated in the Midwest, particularly Kansas City.
The Portugal. The Man concert was crwth as hell.
Crwth by alainbadiou June 12, 2011
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See that guy being a creeper in the corner? Yeah he's a crwth.
Crwth by Rastaaa November 4, 2007
That Man-ho/He- Bitch could make a lot of money as a crwth.

"Hey Moesha, dont you think latricia is up for crwth of the year!?"
crwth by Rastaaaaaa November 4, 2007
A celtic instrument and one of the only words in the English language with no vowels.
He played the crwth like a professional.
Crwth by viper_cj October 25, 2018
I play the crwth
Crwth by Crwth instrument June 21, 2022

Cawthorning

The act of sharing a video of you doing something idiotic or asinine, but thinking you came out of it looking good.
Dod you see that video Bob shared of him shooting himself in the junk?

Yeah, he was Cawthorning pretty hard there. Claims he did it to "own the libs", and that he would do it again.
Cawthorning by mithras March 16, 2021
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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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