* Noun: When referring to something unpleasant or worthless.
* Example: "That old car is just a pile of crud."
* Interjection: An exclamation expressing annoyance or disgust.
* Example: "Crud! I forgot my keys!"
* Verb: Used informally to mean "to mess up" or "to ruin."
* Example: "I really crudded up that interview."
So, the part of speech depends on the context in which it's used.