crusty
crusty
adj \ˈkrəs-tē\crust·i·ercrust·i·est
Definition of CRUSTY
1
: having or being a crust
2
: giving an effect of surly incivility in address or disposition
— crust·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
— crust·i·ness \-tē-nəs\ noun
Examples of CRUSTY
- a basket of warm, crusty bread
- We could see deer tracks in the crusty snow bank.
First Known Use of CRUSTY
14th century
Related to CRUSTY
Synonyms: abrupt, bluff, brusque (also brusk), blunt, curt, downright, short, short-spoken, snippy, unceremonious
Antonyms: circuitous, mealymouthed
Related Words: gruff, rough, snappish; candid, direct, forthright, foursquare, frank, free-spoken, open, outspoken, plain, plainspoken, point-blank, straightforward, straight-out; artless, discourteous, disrespectful, impertinent, impolite, inconsiderate, insensitive, rude, tactless, undiplomatic; brief, closemouthed, laconic, reserved, reticent, terse, tight-lipped; earnest, honest, sincere; coarse, crass, crude, low, uncouth, vulgar
Near Antonyms: civil, considerate, courteous, diplomatic, gracious, polite, politic, smooth, suave, tactful; loquacious, talkative, voluble; long-winded, prolix, verbose; courtly, cultivated, gallant, genteel, polished, refined
See Synonym Discussion at bluff
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