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Comparative
crustier
Superlative
crustiest
1
(of food) having a hard or crisp covering or outer layer
- The bread had a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.
- She enjoyed the crusty texture of the pizza's outer edge, known as the crust.
- The roasted potatoes were deliciously crispy and crusty on the outside.
- He savored the crusty topping of the baked macaroni and cheese.
- The pie had a golden-brown, crusty pastry that complemented the sweet filling.
2
(of a person) having an irritable or blunt manner
- The crusty old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
- He’s a crusty professor, but he’s brilliant in his field.
- That crusty clerk doesn’t like being disturbed during his lunch break.
- The crusty woman was known for her sharp remarks and quick temper.
- As he grew older, he became more crusty, snapping at anyone who annoyed him.
3
unkempt, dirty, or unattractive in a gross way
- He hasn't showered in days and looks totally crusty.
- That abandoned house is crusty and falling apart.
- I can't hang out with him today; he's looking crusty.
- Her shoes were crusty from walking through the mud.
- After the hike, everyone was sweaty and a bit crusty.