Crusty

Quick meaning: Crusty is an adjective meaning Having a crust, especially a thick one.

Meaning

Having a crust, especially a thick one.

More Meanings

1. (informal, figuratively, of a person or behavior) Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.
2. (informal) Of very low quality; crude visuals or harsh, granular sound.
3. (chiefly British, informal) A tramp or homeless young person with poor cleanliness.
4. (slang) Dried eye mucus.
5. (slang) Dried blood or serous fluid buildup following body piercing.
6. (chiefly UK and Ireland, informal) A member of an urban subculture with roots in punk and grebo, characterized by antiestablishment attitudes and an unkempt appearance.

Example Sentences

A crusty sound came from the rusted hinges of the gate.

The door opened with a crusty squeak that echoed in the silent room.

The old vinyl record made a crusty crackling sound as the needle hit it.

However kindly a friend may otherwise be, he soon turns crusty if asked to lend money.

Word Forms

• crustier
• crustiest
• crusties
• crustie

Synonyms for crusty

Depending on context, synonyms include gruff, peevish, surly, harsh, inferior, gound.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crustlike, encrusted, covered, gruff, curmudgeonly, ill-natured.

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