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crusty
01
(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
crustiest
Comparative
crustier
gradable
Examples
The bread had a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.
02
(of a person) having an irritable or blunt manner
Examples
The crusty old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
03
unkempt, dirty, or unattractive in a gross way
Slang
What does "crusty" mean in appearance slang?
The term "crusty" describes someone who looks unclean, neglected, or generally unpleasant in appearance, often due to poor hygiene or rough grooming. The structure comes from "crust," implying buildup or dirt, used metaphorically to suggest a visibly unkempt state. It is commonly used in informal or online contexts as a blunt insult about someone's messy, worn, or unattractive look.
Examples
He hasn't showered in days and looks totally crusty.
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