Derogatory expression used to refer to someone that comes from the lower class section of the population. Additionally this term can also be used to describe anyone that possess the following characteristics; worthlessness, has no potential, has no priority or goal in life. Cruffs are generally looked down upon by the rest of the population.
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi cyaan belive seh him drop outta college and tun inna cruff
English: I can’t believe that he dropped out of college and turn into a worthless person
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