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crusty
01
(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer
Examples
The bread had a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.
She enjoyed the crusty texture of the pizza's outer edge, known as the crust.
02
(of a person) having an irritable or blunt manner
Examples
The crusty old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
He ’s a crusty professor, but he ’s brilliant in his field.
03
unkempt, dirty, or unattractive in a gross way
SlangExamples
He has n't showered in days and looks totally crusty.
That abandoned house is crusty and falling apart.
Crusty
Examples
The city park was filled with crusties, each with their own story of rebellion.
He was a self-proclaimed crusty, living on the edge and never staying in one place for too long.
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