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Crusty Definition & Meaning

crusty
adjective
  1. having a hardened crust as a covering
  2. brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply"

"Crusty" in song lyrics

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  • "got a stain and it's musty, wakin up lookin crusty"
    Consequence f/ Kanye West — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
  • "My pistol crusty"
    Gonzoe — Got it Made
  • "mike crusty"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does crusty mean?
having a hardened crust as a covering brusque and surly and forbidding; "crusty remarks"; "a crusty old man"; "his curmudgeonly temper"; "gruff manner"; "a gruff reply"
What part of speech is crusty?
Crusty is an adjective.
How many definitions does crusty have?
Crusty has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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