Definition & Meaning of "crusty"in English

crusty

(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer

Examples

The bread had a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.

(of a person) having an irritable or blunt manner

bad-tempered

cantankerous

crabby

cranky

crotchety

Examples

The crusty old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

unkempt, dirty, or unattractive in a gross way

Slang

Examples

He has n't showered in days and looks totally crusty.

Crusty

a young person, often homeless, who rejects mainstream culture and lives a nonconformist lifestyle

drifter

vagabond

Examples

The city park was filled with crusties, each with their own story of rebellion.

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crusty

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