crusty

adjective

\ˈkrə-stē

crustier; crustiest

Definition of crusty

1 : having or being a crust

2 : giving an effect of surly incivility in address or disposition

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bluff, blunt, brusque, curt, crusty, gruff mean abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner. bluff connotes good-natured outspokenness and unconventionality. a bluff manner blunt suggests directness of expression in disregard of others' feelings. a blunt appraisal brusque applies to a sharpness or ungraciousness. a brusque response curt implies disconcerting shortness or rude conciseness. a curt command crusty suggests a harsh or surly manner sometimes concealing an inner kindliness. a crusty exterior gruff suggests a hoarse or husky speech which may imply bad temper but more often implies embarrassment or shyness. puts on a gruff pose

Examples of crusty in a Sentence

a basket of warm, crusty bread We could see deer tracks in the crusty snow bank.

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Notes: For sizzling crusty ribs, brush the racks on both sides with glaze and move them directly over one of the fire zones for the last few minutes of cooking. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Ribs 101: Pitmasters offer advice on cooking ribs," 1 July 2018 Seeing Rogers win over crusty Rhode Island Sen. John Pastore with his 1969 testimony is one of this film's highlights. — Kenneth Turan, latimes.com, "‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’: The documentary that shows how Mister Rogers made goodness desirable," 7 June 2018 Add sherry to pan and cook down until evaporated, scraping up any crusty bits remaining in the pan. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Shooter’s Sandwich," 16 May 2018 Walleye was small though tender with a crusty coating. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Flying Fig quietly maintains its wonderful place in Cleveland's culinary world," 3 May 2018 In Tolland in northeastern Connecticut, hard, crusty ice mostly stuck to grass, decks and cars. — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, "Wednesday Warning: Watch For Icy Roads, Weather Service Says," 18 Apr. 2018 Serve the soup with rosé wine, a wedge of manchego cheese and crusty bread. — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Pack up a picnic of Spanish tapas to feed a crowd," 3 July 2018 The mini pies are just as ooey-gooey cheesy (with three kinds of cheese!) as the classic, but perfectly portioned as a brunch dish; just add crusty baguettes with butter and a simple, crisp salad to round out the meal. — The Courier-Journal, "A shareable potluck classic goes fun with broccoli and cheese pies for one," 2 June 2018 Serve it as-is, or layered onto a crusty baguette for an incredible sandwich. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Chicken Cutlets with Ham and Swiss," 22 July 2014

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