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   crust·y

   /ˈkrəstē/

   adjective

   • 1. having or acting as a hard outer layer or covering: "crusty bread" Similar crispcrispywell bakedwell donecrumblybrittlefriableOpposite softsoggy
   • 2. (especially of an old person) outspoken and irritable: "a crusty old grandfather" Similar irritablebad-temperedirasciblegrumpygrouchycrotchetytetchytestycantankerouscurmudgeonlyill-temperedill-naturedill-humoredpeevishcrossfractiousdisagreeablepettishcrabbedcrabbywaspishpricklypepperytouchyscratchyspleneticshrewishshort-temperedquick-tempereddyspepticcholericbiliousliverishcross-grainedargumentativequarrelsomecaptiousinformal:snappishsnappychippyon a short fuseshort-fusedshirtystroppynarkyrattyeggylike a bear with a sore headcrankyornerypeckishsoreheadedsnakyOpposite good-naturedaffable

   Derivatives

   • 1. crustily adverb
   • 2. crustiness noun

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   The meaning of CRUSTY is having or being a crust. How to use crusty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Crusty.

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   CRUSTY definition: 1. having a hard outer layer: 2. (especially of older people) complaining and easily annoyed: 3…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for CRUSTY: blunt, gruff, abrupt, short, outspoken, brusque, curt, downright; Antonyms of CRUSTY: civil, smooth, polite, diplomatic, suave, courteous, gracious, circuitous

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCRUSTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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. noun Word forms: plural crusties. 3. slang. a type of punk or hippy, typically with unkempt clothing and hair, whose lifestyle involves travelling and squatting. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Crusty definition: having a crisp or thick crust. See examples of CRUSTY used in a sentence.

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   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. n, pl crusties. (Sociology) slang a dirty type of punk or hippy whose lifestyle involves travelling and squatting. ˈcrustily adv. ˈcrustiness n.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › crustyCrusty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form. adjective. brusque and surly and forbidding. “ crusty remarks” “a crusty old man” synonyms: curmudgeonly, gruff, ill-humored, ill-humoured. ill-natured. having an irritable and unpleasant disposition. Pronunciation. US. /ˈkrʌsti/ UK. /ˈkrʌsti/