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Crustiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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crustiest

 

[ ˈkrʌst.i.əst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

The term 'crustiest' is the superlative form of 'crusty' and refers to something that has the most crust or is covered with crust. It is often used to describe bread, especially when it is well-baked and has a hard outer layer. It can also refer to a person who is irritable or disagreeable, suggesting a hardened demeanor.

Synonyms

gruffest, hardest, most jaded, toughest.

Examples of usage

  • The bread was the crustiest I've ever tasted.
  • He's known as the crustiest old man on the block.
  • The pizza had the crustiest edges.
  • Her attitude was the crustiest at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "crustiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crosta

🇮🇳 सबसे कुरकुरा

🇩🇪 knusprigsten

🇮🇩 terkeras

🇺🇦 найкрутіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej chrupiący

🇯🇵 最もカリカリした

🇫🇷 le plus croustillant

🇪🇸 el más crujiente

🇹🇷 en çıtır

🇰🇷 가장 바삭한

🇸🇦 الأكثر قشراً

🇨🇿 nejkřupavější

🇸🇰 najchrumkavejší

🇨🇳 最脆

🇸🇮 najhrustljavnejši

🇮🇸 mest krispí

🇰🇿 ең қытырлақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხრაშუნა

🇦🇿 ən xırtıldayan

🇲🇽 el más crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crusty' comes from the Middle English 'crusty', which derives from the Latin 'crusta', meaning 'a shell or hard layer'. The superlative form 'crustiest' has evolved to denote not only physical texture but also personality traits. In culinary contexts, it emphasizes the appeal of crunchy, well-baked outer layers, especially in bread-making and cooking. The word reflects a transition in usage from strictly describing a physical characteristic to encompassing emotional states and behaviors, showcasing the adaptability of language through cultural changes. The figurative use of 'crusty' to describe people likely emerged when the hardened exterior was likened to a tough, unyielding personality, further cementing its place in both literal and metaphorical language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,109, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.