I. ˈkras, -raa(ə)s, -rais adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Latin crassus thick, fat, gross — more at hurdle
1. archaic , of the texture or makeup of a substance : thick , dense , coarse
2. : lacking delicacy : devoid of refined sensitivity : gross , unfeeling , stupid
crass butchery
crass avarice
a crass misreading of a statement
Synonyms: see stupid
II. adjective
: guided by or indicative of base or materialistic values
crass commercialism
crass measures of success