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Crusty: meaning, definitions and examples

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crusty

 

[ หˆkrษ™stฤ“ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

texture, personality

Crusty refers to a hard, crisp outer layer, often associated with baked goods like bread. It can also describe a person who is outwardly grumpy or irritable but may have a softer side. The term can be applied to food items that have a crust that is tough or crunchy. Additionally, in a broader sense, crusty can denote something that is old and weathered.

Synonyms

coarse, crabby, grumpy, hardened, irritable

Examples of usage

  • The bread had a crusty exterior and soft interior.
  • He had a crusty demeanor but was kind-hearted.
  • The old boat had a crusty paint job reflecting years of wear.
  • She always ordered the crusty artisan loaf from the bakery.

Translations

Translations of the word "crusty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crocante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเค•เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช krustig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrupiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒชใ‚ซใƒชใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์‚ญํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฑู…ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™upavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrumkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…ฅ่„†็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrustljav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krakandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€า“ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒแƒญแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrtฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crujiente

Word origin

The word 'crusty' originates from the late Middle English term 'crust', which is derived from the Latin word 'crusta', meaning 'hard surface or shell'. Over time, it evolved to describe not just the hard exterior of baked goods but also extended metaphorically to describe individuals with a rough demeanor. The association with crusty textures in food became more prominent, especially in culinary contexts. In contemporary usage, 'crusty' often implies a toughness or gruffness that can mask a more mellow nature, whether discussed in terms of personality or in describing various foods. The term's versatility allows it to be applied across different contexts, showcasing its growth in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,345, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.