A crutch is a figure of speech that describes something that is used as a surrogate or substitute for a more ideal solution or approach, as in the use of medical crutches as an assistance device for walking. The term also implies a degree of habitual laziness.
"A debugger is a crutch for programmers too lazy to add proper logging to their applications."
"Using pre-made pancake mix instead of making it from scratch is a crutch."
"Using pre-made pancake mix instead of making it from scratch is a crutch."
by glycoslave April 16, 2010
From a gaming perspective, a crutch is the use of an item or technique that is considered easier or generally way better than most options available. As if using a "three-wheeled bike" compared to a "two-wheeled bike"
by My Name Chéf February 11, 2018
A thick piece of paper or tagboard used in the mouth piece of a joint to support the paper and faciliate easy smoking of said joint.
Damn nigga! You better put a crutch in that little prison J so we can smoke that bitch 'til the wheels fall off it!
"I take sacks to the face whenever I can, don't need no crutch, i get so keyed up, 'til the joint be burnin' my hand" -Luniz, "I Got 5 On It"
"I take sacks to the face whenever I can, don't need no crutch, i get so keyed up, 'til the joint be burnin' my hand" -Luniz, "I Got 5 On It"
by ShortBus Driver August 13, 2004
verb
to hobble along with the assistance of two metal sticks, a very painful and annoying form of walking
to hobble along with the assistance of two metal sticks, a very painful and annoying form of walking
by fireball419 March 7, 2009
by iSleep April 7, 2010
Deathly pre-evolved devices with the purpose of aiding one with an injured leg, knee, ankle, etc.
May cause drowsiness, sweating, and result in massive upper-body strength.
ultimately, makes one look like a badass god/goddess capable of surviving any difficult circumstance.
May cause drowsiness, sweating, and result in massive upper-body strength.
ultimately, makes one look like a badass god/goddess capable of surviving any difficult circumstance.
'that guy's on crutches? he must be a menacing thug!'
'i get the best crack from people on crutches.'
'that girl gave the greatest head i've ever had. i was blindfolded, but she was obviously on crutches.'
'i get the best crack from people on crutches.'
'that girl gave the greatest head i've ever had. i was blindfolded, but she was obviously on crutches.'
by anirtak930 October 10, 2008
A girl or boy who uses a friend of the opposite sex for comfort when there boyfriend/girlfriend are fighting with them. Then once everything is over, they become non-existant again
by pylon567 December 29, 2010