motley crew UK /ˌmɒtli ˈkɹuː/US /ˌmɑtli ˈkɹu/ noun1 •A group of people of mixed background, especially one with a common goal.Spotless amid a motley crew / She passed the fiery ordeal through / Unhurt, begirt as with a fence / Of innocence. — 1894 formsmotley crews