Synonyms for Crusty
Definition of crusty
adjective
- 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"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "crusty"
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"Crusty" in song lyrics
See how crusty is used in real songs:
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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