crusty
pronunciation
How to pronounce crusty in British English:
UK [ˈkrʌsti]
How to pronounce crusty in American English:
US [ˈkrʌsti]
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- Adjective:
- having a hardened crust as a covering
- brusque and surly and forbidding
Word Origin
- crusty (adj.)
- c. 1400, from crust (n.) + -y (2). Figurative use, of persons, "short-tempered," is from 1560s.
Example
- 1. A crusty french loaf is what I asked for .
- 2. They feel bumpy and some feel crusty .
- 3. I 'm not going to any of those crusty parties again .
- 4. Fresh crusty bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip
- 5. Crusty whole wheat bread is my favorite .