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crusty
adjective \ˈkrəs-tē\
: harsh and unfriendly
of food : having a thick or crisp crust
: having a crust : having a hard surface layer
crust·i·ercrust·i·est
Full Definition of CRUSTY
1
: having or being a crust
2
: giving an effect of surly incivility in address or disposition
— crust·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
— crust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of CRUSTY
14th century
Related to CRUSTY
- Synonyms
- abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), blunt, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
- Antonyms
- circuitous, mealymouthed
Synonym Discussion of CRUSTY
bluff, blunt, brusque, curt, crusty, gruff mean abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner. bluff connotes good-natured outspokenness and unconventionality <a bluff manner>. blunt suggests directness of expression in disregard of others' feelings <a blunt appraisal>. brusque applies to a sharpness or ungraciousness <a brusque response>. curt implies disconcerting shortness or rude conciseness <a curt command>. crusty suggests a harsh or surly manner sometimes concealing an inner kindliness <a crusty exterior>. gruff suggests a hoarse or husky speech which may imply bad temper but more often implies embarrassment or shyness <puts on a gruff pose>.
CRUSTINESS Defined for Kids
crusty
adjective \ˈkrə-stē\
crust·i·ercrust·i·est
Definition of CRUSTY for Kids
1
: having a thick or crispy crust <crusty bread>
2
: 3cross 1 <a crusty reply>
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