crusty
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.
Pronunciation
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kruhsteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɹʌsti
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Having a crust, especially a thick one.
informalfigurativelyof a person or behavior
Short-tempered and gruff but, sometimes, with a harmless or benign inner nature.
informal
Of very low quality; crude visuals or harsh, granular sound.
noun
chiefly britishinformal
A tramp or homeless young person with poor cleanliness.
chiefly uk and irelandinformal
A member of an urban subculture with roots in punk and grebo, characterized by antiestablishment attitudes and an unkempt appearance.
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