crusty
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for crusty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having a hard, crisp outer layer, especially bread.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Having a hard, crisp outer layer, especially bread.
“She bought a warm, crusty baguette from the bakery.”
2. adjective
Grumpy or short-tempered, often in an old, curmudgeonly way.
“The crusty old professor grumbled about the noisy students.”
Opposites
How to use crusty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crusty bread
crusty old man
Etymology
Comes from Middle English, made up of crust and -y.
Full origin of crusty →Frequently asked questions
What does “crusty” mean?
The word “crusty” means having a hard, crisp outer layer, especially bread. In plain terms, describes bread with a firm, crisp crust, or informally, someone who is gruff but not necessarily unkind underneath.
How do you pronounce “crusty”?
“Crusty” is pronounced KRUHS-tee (/ˈkɹʌsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “crusty” in a sentence?
Here is “crusty” used in a sentence: “She bought a warm, crusty baguette from the bakery.”
What part of speech is “crusty”?
“Crusty” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “crusty” have?
“Crusty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a hard, crisp outer layer, especially bread.
