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- [kruhs-tee]
- /ˈkrʌs ti/
- /ˈkrʌs.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kruhs-tee]
- /ˈkrʌs ti/
Definitions of crusty word
- adjective crusty Crusty bread has a hard, crisp outside. 3
- graded adjective crusty If you describe someone, especially an old man, as crusty, you mean they are impatient and easily irritated. 3
- adjective crusty having or characterized by a crust, esp having a thick crust 3
- adjective crusty having a rude or harsh character or exterior; surly; curt 3
- noun crusty a dirty type of punk or hippy whose lifestyle involves travelling and squatting 3
- adjective crusty having, forming, or resembling a crust 3
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Origin of crusty
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at crust, -y1
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Parts of speech for Crusty
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crusty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
crusty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crusty
adj crusty
- brusque — blunt or curt in manner or speech
- cranky — If you describe ideas or ways of behaving as cranky, you disapprove of them because you think they are strange.
- sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
- gruff — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
- prickly — full of or armed with prickles.
adjective crusty
- brittle — An object or substance that is brittle is hard but easily broken.
- grumpy — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- irritable — easily irritated or annoyed; readily excited to impatience or anger.
- crotchety — A crotchety person is bad-tempered and easily irritated.
- grouchy — sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.
Antonyms for crusty
adj crusty
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pliable — easily bent; flexible; supple: pliable leather.
adjective crusty
- good-humored — having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.
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