crusty

[ kruhs-tee ]
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adjective,crust·i·er, crust·i·est.
  1. having a crisp or thick crust: a loaf of crusty French bread.

  2. of the nature of or resembling a crust.

  1. harsh; surly; rude: a crusty remark.

Origin of crusty

1
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at crust, -y1

Other words for crusty

Other words from crusty

  • crust·i·ly, adverb
  • crust·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for crusty

crusty

/ (ˈkrʌstɪ) /


adjectivecrustier or crustiest
  1. having or characterized by a crust, esp having a thick crust

  2. having a rude or harsh character or exterior; surly; curt: a crusty remark

nounplural crusties
  1. slang a dirty type of punk or hippy whose lifestyle involves travelling and squatting

Derived forms of crusty

  • crustily, adverb
  • crustiness, noun

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