Crusty

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌstiː/

Crusty (adjective)

  1. having a hard or thick outer layer
  2. describing someone who is easily annoyed or bad-tempered
  3. looking old, dirty, or not well-kept

Examples

  • The bread was crusty on the outside but soft inside.
  • She loves crusty rolls with her soup.

Common collocations: crusty bread, crusty exterior, crusty old man, crusty attitude, crusty windows

Synonyms of Crusty

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Crusty

  • describing texture
  • describing personality