Alternative form of crewel

(chiefly Australia, New Zealand) To spoil or ruin (one's chance of success)

(Australia, transitive, intransitive) To violently provoke (a child) in the belief that this will make them more assertive.

Intentionally causing or reveling in pain and suffering; merciless, heartless.

Harsh; severe.

(slang) Cool; awesome; neat.

(nonstandard) To a great degree; terribly.